A more than two-hour standoff erupted at Karambi Royal Tombs on Saturday as Queen Mother Best Kemigisa initially refused to allow the burial of her son to proceed over disagreement on who would perform the traditional nine coffee beans ritual, according to reports.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Fort Portal on Saturday as the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was buried at Karambi Royal Tombs after a solemn service at St John’s Cathedral, marking the end of his 31-year reign.
Business activity has surged around Karuziika Palace and across Fort Portal City as large numbers of mourners arrive for the burial of the late King Oyo.
