Tooro Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, has publicly defended his choice to conceal the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV’s illness from the public. Rwomiire stated he was acting directly under the king’s orders to maintain privacy regarding his medical treatment received abroad. A narrative was presented to the public that King Oyo was traveling for educational purposes, rather than for health reasons. The Prime Minister’s explanation aims to address concerns surrounding the lack of transparency during the King’s final illness. This decision underscores the royal family’s desire for privacy during a difficult period. The situation highlights the complexities of balancing public interest with the personal medical affairs of a monarch.