Ahead of the Empango celebration, The king of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has called upon learners to embrace and value the Tooro culture.
Meeting learners from 13 schools in Fort Portal city on Thursday at his Palace, King Oyo asked the students to preserve the cultural norms of the kingdom for future generations.
The King’s interaction with the learners was one of the activities scheduled to celebrate the 27th coronation anniversary to be held on Monday.
Tooro Kingdom education minister, Prof. Mukama Namara, advised the students to observe the cultural values by living a purposeful and fulfilling life.
He also requested the learners to embrace kingdom activities.
Students react to the interaction with the king
Rebecca Karungi, a student at Nyakasura School, expressed the joy of meeting the King at Karuzika palace, saying that the last time she was at the palace was when she was still young.
Brian Muhumuza, a student at King of King’s secondary school, revealed that posing for a picture with King Oyo, was the most outstanding moment of the day.
William Mugisa noted that it was such a privilege to visit the palace and have a chance to be close to the King.
The learners were later hosted to lunch by the King.
