His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Rukidi IV visited the region of Kigezi over the weekend on an invitation by the international community of Banyakigezi to strengthen cultural ties between Tooro Kingdom and Kigezi.

On Thursday August 22nd, the 27th monarch was warmly welcomed by the residents in chants and traditional dances in Rwahi, Ntungamo district. Following the welcome, Omukama proceeded to visit the home of the legendary the late Paul Ngorogoza, Munyakigezi elder, who was a former administrator in colonial Kigezi.

Ngorogoza is remembered and celebrated by both the Banyakigezi and Batoro people for establishing good relations with fallen Tooro's Omukama Sir George Rukiidi III(the King's grandfather), who in 1954 granted the people of Kigezi land in his monarchy to settle on.

Many people migrated from Kigezi and settled in Tooro due to population pressure in their area.

His Majesty acknowledge the historic link and the wise decision made by his late grandfather and the intermarriages and now strong ties which have been created from it.

On August 23rd, His Majesty being a UNESCO ambassador for combating AIDS gave a key message at the Youth Dialogue on ending HIV, organized by the international community of Banyakigezi.

He addressed them on challenges and opportunities of being young and urged them to steer clear of HIV.

During the dialogue which was attended by the country's head of government Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda who applauded the young monarch on his engagement in promoting peace, unity and national development as well as fight to reduce HIV-AIDS epidemic.

The Prime Minister also applauded the kingdom for setting good example and being the first traditional institution in promoting integration and unity.