Tooro Kingdom has commenced a nine-day period of traditional mourning, called okugaragara, after the passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. This period of mourning will continue until his burial scheduled for September 12. The mourning rituals include significant cultural practices, such as turning the royal drum upside down—a symbolic act of respect and grief. These traditions are central to the kingdom’s response to the loss of its ruler. The observance of okugaragara signifies the deep reverence held for the late king within Tooro Kingdom. Further details regarding the mourning activities are expected to be released as the burial date approaches. The kingdom is navigating this period of sadness with deeply rooted cultural customs.