Tooro Kingdom

[1] The current Omukama of Tooro is King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.[1][3] The Batooro and Banyoro speak closely related languages, Rutooro and Runyoro, and share many other similar cultural traits.[1] The Austrian painter Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000) spent some time there in the 1960s where he painted a number of works and named them after the kingdom.[8][7] Use of Empaako can defuse tension or anger and sends a strong message about social identity and unity, peace and reconciliation.[8][10] The Empaako names are: Amooti, Abbooki, Akiiki, Ateenyi, Adyeri, Atwoki, Abwoli, Araali, Acaali, Bbala, and Okaali.
Tooro Palace
Parliament of Tooro Kingdom
The original Kingdom of Tooro (red) and its districts. Lake Victoria and other bodies of water are shaded blue.
Aerial view of the Tooro Palace at Karuzika Hill overlooking Fort Portal Town
UgandaFort PortalRutooroEnglishEthnic groupsBatooroBakonzoDemonym(s)Constitutional monarchyOmukamaRukidi IVKingdom of BunyoroUgandan shillingAbatooroOrutooroLake VictoriaOmukama of TooroOmukama Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Rwamuhokya Olimi IIIBunyoroKaboyo Olimi IOmukama of BunyoroNyamutukura Kyebambe III of BunyoroBugandaBusogaFriedensreich HundertwasserEmpaakoOlimi IRuhaga of TooroNyaika Kyebambe IRukidi IOlimi IIRukidi IIRububi Kyebambe IIKakende NyamuyonjoKateraInterregnumKyebambe IIIRukidi IIIOlimi IIIin pretenceBunyoro KingdomKingdom of BugandaPrincess Elizabeth of TooroRwenzururuAnkoleKitagwenda