Tag Archives: Tooro

  Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Hima Cement has joined cultural, religious and business leaders in mourning Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in the United States on Thursday at the age of 34. The company extended its condolences to the Tooro Royal Family and …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Tooro Kingdom announced that King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV is dead. The sad news was delivered to the country in an official communication from Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Akiiki, following a wave of speculation on …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Tooro Kingdom has revealed that King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV is critically ill and asked the public to pray for him. In an official communication from Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Akiiki, following a wave of …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Coffee farmers in Tooro have decided to form Tooro Coffee Cooperative Union to strengthen their bargaining power, improve market access, and increase incomes from coffee farming.    The decision was reached during a meeting held at Kalya Courts Hotel in Fort Portal City. The …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Prince David Kiijanangoma of the Tooro Kingdom has been discharged from the Mulago National Specialized Hospital (Cancer Institute) following a stint that sparked public outcry after photos emerged of him receiving treatment while lying on the floor. The Prince’s spokesperson, Andrew Irumba, confirmed on Friday …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has donated 50 acres of his private land to the government to facilitate the construction of a modern sports stadium in Tooro Kingdom. The land title was officially handed over to the State Minister …

Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has retained control of local government leadership in the Tooro Sub-region after winning all District Local Council V chairperson seats in elections held on Thursday. Ugandans voted in another phase of the 2026 General Elections, electing district chairpersons, city mayors, …

  Pilsner Lager toasts to 30th Tooro Coronation Anniversary at Ekyoto Ha Mpango Festival Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ekyoto Ha Mpango Music Festival wrapped up a week of royal festivities in Fort Portal Town. Held at the historic Karuzika Palace grounds, the festival brought together a …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT |   On Sunday, the fourth edition of the Tooro Masaza Cup concluded with a 2-0 thriller as Kyaka County was crowned the 2025 Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Cup champions. The 3-time finalists defeated Fort Portal City in a nail-biting encounter at the Kinyananisika Grounds. The …

Toro Golf Club to stage juniors Ekyooto Hampango golf championship as part of Tooro Kingdom’s 30th Coronation Celebrations 2025 Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Toro Club will host the second edition of the Juniors Ekyooto Hampango Golf Championship on Monday 8th September 2025. The event forms part of the grand …