The monarch died at about 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, while receiving medical treatment in the United States, according to the Tooro Kingdom. His cause of death has not been disclosed.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to publish the final list of candidates contesting the February 6, 2027, governorship and State House of Assembly elections on Saturday, October 10, in compliance with the 2026 Electoral Act.