The Burial of a King and the Quest for Unity The recent burial of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV marked the end of an era in the traditional kingdom of Tooro.
At 34, he was one of the world's youngest reigning monarchs when he died. His death has sparked a bitter dispute over his successor.
The controversy surrounding King Oyo's succession is a stark reminder that even within seemingly tranquil institutions like Uganda's traditional kingdoms, power struggles and family politics can simmer just beneath the surface.