Official Account of His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King of Tooro Kingdom in Uganda. Chairperson of the
@WorldMonarchs
Summit Secretariat.
I congratulate Her Royal Highness Princess Ruth Komuntale Akiiki and Phil Farquharson upon the birth of baby Prince Jamari Mathew Farquharson Adyeeri. I welcome my first handsome nephew to the Royal Family. May God bless both parents and the baby.
I congratulate my dear Sister Her Royal Highness Princess Ruth Komuntale Nsemere on her wedding. May God bless them abundantly. I welcome Phillip Farquharson to the Royal Family of Tooro.
I wish my dear mother Her Royal Highness Best Kemigisa Olimi,
@QueenOlimi
, a very happy birthday. Your love, generosity and selflessness are a shining light to us all. May God continue to bless and protect you and grant you long life, wisdom and good health.
A very special and happy birthday to my dear Sister Princess Ruth Komuntale. I wish for you happiness, good health and God’s abundant blessings! Love you always!
I congratulate the people of Tooro for the elevation of
#FortPortal
the Tooro Kingdom Headquarters as the
#Tourism
City of Uganda. I urge you all to unite and take advantage of this status for the development and prosperity of our Kingdom. I welcome you all to
#VisitTooro
.
Congratulations to
@UgandaCranes
upon winning our opening game of
#AFCON2019
championship against
#DRCongo
. I am happy to be present and cheering you to Victory. All the best in the next games
I wish Her Royal Highness, Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale a happy birthday today. Wishing you God's favor and blessings always and may the Lord grant all your wishes in this new year.
I wish Her Royal Highness
@QueenOlimi
a very happy birthday. Very grateful for your love, care and support. We shall forever be thankful. May the Lord grant you good health, wisdom and many more years. God bless you
A very special and happy birthday to my dear Mother Her Royal Highness Best Kemigisa. May God grant you a long life filled with happiness, good health and abundant blessings! Love you always!
I welcome Mr. Ronald Fenty the Father of renown world musician Rihanna to Tooro Kingdom. We discussed collaboration in sectors of Tourism, Agriculture and Healthcare. I extended an official invitation to Rihanna to visit Tooro Kingdom.
Last evening, while in training, I urged the
@UgandaCranes
team not to underestimate our opponents but also not to fear them. I reminded them that as the team on top of the table, we are very proud of the team as a country.
#TotalAFCON2019
Was hosted by Bishop T.D Jakes of Potter's House Church. Grateful for the warm reception. We discussed potential partnerships for development and prosperity of Tooro Kingdom. I thank
@BishopJakes
for accepting my invitation to
#VisitTooro
.
I wish Her Royal Highness Princess Ruth Komuntale Akiiki a very happy birthday. I wish you a healthy and prosperous year of abundant blessings. God bless and protect you with your wonderful family through this new year.
Yesterday I hosted and sensitized performing artists from Tooro Kingdom at King Oyo Model Farm. I encouraged them to diversify by engaging in Agriculture. We're setting up a recording studio at the Kingdom Administration headquarters to support their music careers.
I was hosted by the Hon. Minister of
@MAAIF_Uganda
,
@FrankTumwebazek
at his home and farm In Rwamwanja. Hon. Frank is a passsionate farmer who is inspiring many youths to embrace farming as a business. Hon. Frank, I appreciate the gifts!
I wish a Happy Easter to all Christians in Tooro, Uganda and the entire world. May the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ renew our faith and bring hope, healing and good health as we pray together to defeat the
#COVID19
pandemic. God Heal our World.
#StaySafe
#StayHome
It was such an honor to trek the Rwenzori Mountain Ranges. I hope this expedition will shine light on urgent measures we need to undertake to conserve the environment especially now that it is clear the snow on the mountain is reducing significantly.
#KingOyoHikesRwenzori
Empaako is an important part of the Tooro Kingdom culture. When given to visitors, it is a sign of a lifelong friendship and so today I have given
@terrencehoward
Empaako "Araali" and his wife Mira Park, Empaako "Abwooli".
My sympathy, & that of all the People of Tooro, is with the British Royal Family, the People of Great Britain & the Commonwealth upon the loss of an icon, Her Majesty the Queen. Her dedicated leadership of over 70 years is historical & won't be forgotten. May She Rest in Peace.
I congratulate Kyaka County upon winning this Year's Amasaza Football Tournament in Tooro Kingdom. Tooro Kingdom is committed to promoting sports alongside health of our Youth. I commend all Youth who were tested for HIV during this tournament.
On day 2 of the Royal Tour, we visited and tracked the chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. It was such an amazing experience. Everyone deserves to do this in their lifetime.
#visittooro
#ekyootohampango
#ekyoototooro
I was glad to join pilgrims from Fort Portal Diocese as they led celebrations at Namugongo this year. I also congratulate pilgrims from all over the world who made it here after a two year global pandemic. Happy Martyrs Day.
On this special day, I want to wish you a very happy birthday filled with love, joy, and blessings. May this year bring you all the happiness and success you deserve. Very proud of you and have a beautiful day Your Royal Highness.
Congratulations to the newly appointed Cabinet! You have my full support and confidence as you embark on your noble duty of serving the Kingdom of Tooro.
Wishing all People of Tooro, Ugandans and the World at large a happy, prosperous and fruitful 2023. May all your wishes and resolutions be granted. God's blessings to you all.
Congratulations to the Kabaka, and the people of Buganda, on His Majesty's 26th Coronation Anniversary. Tooro and
@BugandaOfficial
share a very warm relationship and we wish you a jubilant celebration on this auspicious occasion.
#Amatikkira26
I congratulate the
@UgandaCranes
for qualifying to AFCON 2019 FInals in Cameroon with a game to spare. With the incredible young talent that we have, the future of Ugandan Football is bright. Now let's complete the
#TanzanianJob
and set our sights on doing well in Cameroon.
I hosted
@CapitalFMUganda
team at Karuzika Palace, Tooro Kingdom. I appreciate their partnership and support. We shall have an MOU between Tooro Kingdom and Capital FM. I encouraged them to promote Kingdom programs and our Local Music.
Pleased to welcome
@terrencehoward
and his Wife to Tooro Kingdom as he enjoys the jewel of the Pearl of Africa. We discussed collaboration in Tourism and Education in Tooro. I thank
@FrankTumwebazek
and his Wife
@KabibiFlorence
for accompaning him.
Pleased to receive the Deputy Speaker of
@Parliament_Ug
Rt. Hon.
@AnitahAmong
accompanied by other MPs. I reiterated the importance of strong partnerships between Government and Cultural Institutions for socio-economic development.
#EkyootoHaMpango
#26thEmpangoOyo
I was pleased to meet and agree with H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
to postpone the first
#WorldMonarchsSummit
to 25 - 27 July 2023 due to
#COVID__19
. We also agreed on a new Road Map to engage Monarchs in the
#COVID__19
response and recovery through virtual forums and regional dialogues.
Merry Christmas to all the people of Tooro, friends and partners. The most important thing as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ is to give others the best we have, our respect, our tolerance, our understanding and above all, our love. Merry Christmas and Happy new year.
I thank Mayor David Hillock for the warm reception and the Key to the City of Little Elm, Texas. I am very pleased with the Mayor's announcement of his City's adoption to partner with Fort Portal Tourism City. This strategic partnership will foster development and prosperity.
Saddened to learn of the passing of
@BOU_Official
Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile. We've lost a true statesman who served his Country diligently & has been a great friend of Tooro. My prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & the entire country. RIP
I was most honoured to visit His Majesty King Mswati III in
#Eswatini
who confirmed his participation in the first-ever
#WorldMonarchsSummit2020
from 7 - 11 September 2020 in Uganda. I thank His Majesty and the people of
#Eswatini
for the great hospitality and friendship.
I launched Vision 2045, a strategic 25-year development agenda for Tooro Kingdom and the
@EkyootoFestival
to promote domestic tourism and amplify the tourism potential of Tooro Kingdom, the "Jewel of the Pearl of Africa".
#VisitTooro
#EkyootoHaMpango
#26thEmpangoOyo
I extend sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues of Lt. Gen. Pecos Kutesa and Deputy IGP Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech. The country has lost gallant sons and patriots. Your great service to Uganda will be remembered forever
#RIPGenKutesa
#RIPGenLokech
Glad to officiate at the Bagaya Clan end of year ceremony during which a clan SACCO was launched, a very commendable effort. I encourage all clans in Tooro to emulate such, and other developmental efforts that bring us all together centered around clan and communal ties.
On this special day of Your Majesty
@QueenOlimi
’s birthday, I want to thank you for your unwavering support, love and guidance. You are the epitome of strength, courage, care and wisdom, and I am blessed to have you as a Mother!
Happy birthday Your Majesty.
I am saddened by the passing of Kampala Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga who was a great champion of peaceful coexistence and interreligious dialogue. Tooro Kingdom stands with the Catholic Church, all religious faithful, and the country in mourning Archbishop Lwanga.
#RIP
I welcomed the PS
@MinofHealthUG
Dr.
@DianaAtwine
and her team to
#Tooro
Kingdom. I witnessed the signing of an MOU between the Ministry and our Kingdom to strengthen health service delivery with a key focus on Disease Prevention, Health Promotion and ending HIV/AIDS in
#Tooro
.
I hosted the Hon. Minister of
@MAAIF_Uganda
,
@FrankTumwebazek
at King Oyo Model Farm in Bugaaki sub county, Kyenjonjo District. We discussed collaboration in different areas of supporting our farmers in Tooro Kingdom.
Pleased to have officiated the Premiere of King Oyo Rwenzori Expedition movie in San Diego, California.🎬 This movie highlights our tourism potential and the effects of climate change. Our Partners are committed to work with Tooro Kingdom to create awareness on the devastating….
I congratulate all winners and participants in the inaugural Tooro Kingdom Bicycle tournament. I encourage all Youth in the Kingdom to embrace all kinds of sports which enhance our health. I thank our partner
@mtnug
for the support.
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of General Elly Tumwine. Praying for God's comfort through such trying times. May his soul rest in Peace.
Congratulations to the winners and all participants in the Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Tournament! 🏆 Mwenge South emerged victorious in the Football Tournament, while Kyaka County dominated in Cycling. Big thanks to our partners
@mtnug
for their support…1/2
I am pleased to announce that the first group of
#Tooro
youth to benefit from the skills training under the MOU I signed with
@UIRI2017
on 12 August 2020 have reported. Through skills training we will solve youth unemployment and give youth tools to achieve economic liberation.
On behalf of the Royal family, the people of Tooro and my own behalf, I want to send our condolences to the family of Amirali Karmali Mukwano. Mzee has not only been instrumental in transforming lives in Tooro, through education and employment, but also the country at large.
Hosted the MTN Uganda CEO Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte to strengthen the partnership between
@mtnug
and Tooro Kingdom in health, youth skilling, sports and environment conservation. I thank the MTN Foundation for the donation of hospital equipment. Together we can do more.
Saddened about terror attacks in Kampala yesterday and a few weeks ago. My Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones, prayers & quick recovery to those who were hurt in the attacks. I urge everyone to be more vigilant in order to help security personnel fight terrorism.
At the Philly Lutaya Memorial Lecture, I thanked the Uganda Aids Commission for developing guidelines on stigma and discrimination which play a key role in our efforts against HIV. I applaud all those who have followed in Mr. Lutaya's efforts to open up about their HIV status.
I appreciate all your wonderful wishes and messages that made my birthday memorable. Thank you for being a part of my special day. May God Bless You Abundantly.
I join the Country, the Parliament of Uganda, the people of Acholi and the family of the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament
@JacobOulanyah
to mourn his death. Uganda has lost a patriot. May his soul rest in peace.
I thank all People, Leaders, Friends and Partners of Tooro Kingdom for celebrating my 25th Coronation Anniversary,
#SilverJubileeEmpango
. Let us work together for the prosperity of Tooro.
I will spearhead the Intercultural Partnership for
#COVID19
Recovery to
#BuildBackBetter
.
As part of the Royal Tour, we visited the King Oyo farm in Bugaaki to demonstrate our preparedness to train the Youth to embrace Agriculture. We also planted fruit trees as a way of conserving the environment.
#ekyootohampango
#ekyoototooro
#visittooro
I was pleased to host the
#WorldTourismDayUg20
in
#FortPortalTourismCity
. I called upon all Tourism Actors to work together to rebuild the Tourism Sector post
#COVID
ー19 by promoting sustainability and green growth. We must conserve and protect our Cultural and Natural Heritage.
I hosted Clan Leaders this afternoon and urged them to foster unity, development and our core Cultural values amongst their respective Clans. I also tasked them with a responsibility of organizing next year's Empango.
I congratulate Record Breaker
@joshuacheptege1
for smashing the 10,000m world record. You are a great inspiration to many, working against all odds to achieve greatness. We are so proud of you and pray for you to scale even higher. Uganda has got incredible talent!
I was pleased to visit the
@UIRI2017
Skills training and production centre. I signed an MOU between Tooro Kingdom and Uganda Industrial Research Institute to establish
#youth
skills training, value addition and manufacturing facilities in Tooro Kingdom.
#InternationalYouthDay2020
Happy 57th Independence Day to all Batooro, Ugandans & friends of Uganda. May the sacrifices of our forefathers inspire us to unite 4 the development of our country that God has blessed with abundant resources. I pray 4 Peace & Prosperity 4 all Ugandans here & in the diaspora.
Pleased to launch the Youth Textile Skills Development and Production Centre at the Tooro Kingdom Youth Centre which will create thousands of textile jobs for our youth. I thank
@UIRI2017
for the support. I urge our youth to take full advantage of this skills training facility.
Tooro and Kigezi share a very warm relationship since my grandfather welcomed some Kigezi people in Tooro for settlement and farming when Kigezi was faced with land shortage. Overtime, our people have married and started families, we are now one.
You inspired and brought joy in the lives of many people around the world. You will be missed dearly but your legacy will live on. Gone too soon
#RIP_Chadwick_BoseMan
#WakandaForever
I wish HRH Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, HRH Princess Ruth Komuntale and all the women, a Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
. You are all Extraordinary. Empowered Women guarantee a Prosperous Society. Let us end all forms of violence against women and girls.
#ChooseToChallenge2021
Was greatly honored to receive the KEY to the City of La Habra in California from the City Mayor, His Worship James Gomez as a sign of a Sister City collaboration with Fort Portal Tourism City in areas of Tourism and Cultural Exchanges.Looking forward to hosting him in Tooro!
At
#UNGA2019
, I met with HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. I thanked HM for the great Netherlands support to Tooro & Uganda. We discussed on Sustainable
#Peace
&
#Inclusive
Development. I will visit the Netherlands to further our cooperation.
#WorldMonarchsSummit2020
I wish a joyous
#EidUlFitr
to all Muslims in Tooro, Uganda and around the world. May all your prayers and good deeds be accepted by the Almighty Allah. I encourage you to continue sharing with those in need and less fortunate.
#EidMubarak
As we begin the new year, I wish you a very prosperous 2022, may all your wishes be granted. I urge you all to continue being mindful of your health since Covid-19 is still a challenge globally. God bless and protect us all.
On this Special day of Your Majesty
@QueenOlimi
's birthday, I wish to express my gratitude for your consistent support, affection, and mentorship. Your exemplary qualities of resilience, bravery, compassion, and insight make you a remarkable figure in my life.
Happy Birthday!
I was pleased to address the
#HighLevelDialogueGH
in Accra, Ghana.
#Africa
can achieve a future beyond aid if we change mindsets, spend our money on factors of production, develop a Golden Standard for Trade & safeguard our natural resources & cultural values. Thank u
@UNDPAfrica
Luke 24:6-7 - He is not here; he has risen! May the resurrection of our Savior bring renewed hope not only for today but for the rest of the year and years to come. Sending Easter blessings to you all and your loved ones.
Today I was pleased to meet H.E Khalid AlShonaifi, Assistant Minister of Economy and Planning in
#Riyadh
. We had a productive discussion on partnerships and opportunities for Tooro Kingdom and Uganda in Agriculture, Tourism, Health & Education under the
#SaudiArabia
Vision 2030.
Congratulations to
#Ethiopia
on planting over 350 million trees in 12 hours, a great milestone in restoring Africa's forest cover. It's possible for us to do it in Uganda too.
I thank the Management and staff of Rwenzori Trekking Services for their professionalism, hardwork and dedication to ensuring the safety and welfare of their clients during the treks to Mt. Rwenzori.
I opened the Kingdom Supreme Council, Orukurato Orukuru, sitting at Mucwa, Fort Portal. I thanked & commended the Central government and H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
for returning Tooro properties. I encouraged all people of Tooro to continue with the environment conservation campaign..
Mandela is Peace. Mandela is love. Mandela is Legacy. Today, 18 July 2018, the Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela.
#Mandela100
I wish Her Royal Highness Best Kemigisa,
@QueenOlimi
and all our mothers around the world, a
#HappyMothersDay
. Your a special gift to us. We are immensely indebted to you. We are grateful for you everyday. We celebrate you. God Bless you abundantly.
Congratulations to
@KingOyoOfficial
as he celebrates his 25th coronation anniversary. I join the people of Tooro and other Ugandans in wishing the king good health, a long life and prosperity for his subjects.
Today in
#Muscat
I was pleased to be hosted by HH Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister and Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman. We had a fruitful discussion about the
#WorldMonarchsSummit2020
. I thank the Royal Court for the warm reception.
Today on the sidelines of the
@UN
General Assembly in New York, I met the
#UAE
Minister of State for
#Youth
Affairs H.E.
@shamma
who is the youngest Government Minister in the world. We agreed to collaborate on
#Youth
affairs. H.E. the Consul General
@Majid_AlSuwaidi
was present.
At the concert organized for youth to showcase their talents during
@EkyootoTooro
, I directed the Ministries of Youth and Tourism to work with
@talentafrica
to set up a recording studio in Tooro to support upcoming artists.
#ekyootohampango
Glad to witness the swearing in of the newely elected Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council members at the Kingdom Parliament, Mucwa. I tasked the new members to work hand in hand with the Kingdom Cabinet, Isaazi and all Clans of Tooro in implementing the 25 Year Development Agenda.
Yesterday I officially opened
@EkyootoTooro
taking place at Mucwa. I urged our people to build more eco friendly Ebyooto in their homes and communities. The Ekyooto concept is aimed at maintaining culture as a lifestyle even in modern times.
#ekyootohampango
I commend all youth who have commenced clearing of the River ahead of "Save River Mpanga Now". Please join us tomorrow at 9 a.m for the official launch
I wish all Batooro and friends of Tooro a Merry Christmas filled with Joy, Love and Happiness. This Christmas comes at a time when we are still experiencing the devastation of COVID-19. I therefore urge you all to celebrate cautiously and stay Safe from COVID-19.
#MerryChristmas