Museveni Engages King Oyo to Foster Development in Tooro Kingdom

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today held fruitful discussions with the King of Tooro Kingdom, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Queen Mother Best Kemigisa Akiiki, and their delegation at State Lodge- Fort Portal.

The meeting centred around significant developmental projects aimed at enhancing tourism and promoting harmonious relations between the local government and the kingdom.

Key topics of discussion included the construction of a new stadium in Fort Portal and the expansion of the existing aerodrome into a fully-fledged airport.

These initiatives are expected to boost tourism in the region and provide a platform for economic growth.

In addition, President Museveni addressed ongoing land issues within the kingdom, emphasising the government’s commitment to establishing common ground that will enable the local government and the kingdom to coexist peacefully.

A pivotal agreement regarding the return of titles to the kingdom’s properties will be initiated upon the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government and the kingdom.

King Oyo was accompanied by members of his administration, including the newly appointed Kingdom Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who briefed the President on strategies for developmental partnerships, unity, and the kingdom’s future plans.

Present at the meeting were Rt. Hon. Owek Henry Basaliza Araali, Deputy Prime Minister-responsible for Finance and Administration and Rt. Hon. Harriet Nyakake Abwooli, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Gender, Culture & Clan Mobilisation.

Also in attendance were Hon. Kantu Joan Else, Minister of Tourism, members of the Kingdom Land Board, and other esteemed royals from the kingdom.