Yesterday, 11th September 2026, Bishop Stuart University (BSU) joined thousands of mourners to mourn the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom, who passed away two weeks ago.
A delegation of students from the Banyoro-Batooro BSU Students Association, led by their Patron, the University Chaplain, Rev. Justina Bashemire, represented the University at the Royal Palace in Karuzika, Fort Portal City, where they joined other mourners to pay their respects to the fallen King. The delegation expressed deep sorrow over the loss of King Oyo, whose death has deeply affected the Tooro community and people across the country.
Bishop Stuart University receives a significant number of students from the Tooro region every academic year. For many of these students, the passing of their King has been a profound and painful loss, coming as a shock to the community and the University fraternity.
Through its participation in the mourning activities, BSU stood in solidarity with the Tooro community and joined the nation in honouring the life and legacy of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.