- Title: Uganda: World's Youngest King Takes His Reign In Uganda's Toro Kingdom
- Date: 17th April 2010
- Summary: Tens of thousands of Ugandans flocked to the hilltop palace of Africa's youngest tribal ruler on April 17, 2010, for two days of noisy parties marking a decade in power for the 18-year-old king. Oyo became the world's youngest monarch when he succeeded to the Toro throne in 1995 after the death of his father. Since his coronation as a three-year-old, when he was pictured crying for a fizzy drink, the youthful Omukama (King) Oyo had grown into his role as leader of western Uganda's Batoro tribe. After receiving the instruments of power, King Oyo said his main priorities were to make sure his people had food security, with no family going hungry, and to ensure the kingdoms health facilities were working effectively. President Yoweri Museveni was the chief guest and emphasized his support to the young man, who had turned 18 just the day before. WARNING:LOCAL MUSIC LICENCES MAY APPLY. Copyright laws covering the composition, arrangement and/or performance of music differ from country to country, and even from state to state within some countries. These range from limiting the law to specific circumstances - e. g. 'performances given by professionals to a paying audience' - to total coverage that encompasses everything from a professional performance to the most amateur rendition - e. g. 'spectators at sports events'. If in doubt we recommend that either the section containing 'Music' is deleted or that the sound level is turned down and covered with commentary.
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- Location: WESTERN UGANDA FORT PORTAL
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