On September 12th, His Majesty Omukama/Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Rukidi VI celebrated his 24th empango anniversary at Karuzika Palace, Fort Portale, Karabole district capital city of Tooro Kingdom.

The festivities began on Wednesday September 11th at the official residence of the 27 year old monarch with cultural rituals performed which included blessing the royal drums, spears, crowns and regalia.

Then His Majesty sounded the royal drums to the amakondere dance tune to announce to his subjects the start of the empango celebrations

On the coronation anniversary day, His Majesty blessed the day with a church service accompanied by his mother HRH Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, aunt HRH Princess Elisabeth and extended members of the royal family.

During the celebrations, representatives from other kingdoms, the kingdom's government as well as from central government attended. His Excellency President Museveni, president of the republic who was represented by the 2nd deputy prime minister, Kirunda Kivenjia, hailed the young monarch as a keeper of cultural institutions in preserving languages and beautiful cultural norms in African youths.

Through his 2nd deputy Prime Minister, President Museveni hailed the kingdom for contributing to the nation's economic development.

His Majesty ascended the throne at the age of 3 following the fatal accident of his father His Majesty Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Ramukhoya Olimi III. Due to his young age, his mother, aunt and uncle acted as regnants until his 18th birthday. He remains one of the youngest monarch in the world