By Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale, the only sister of Tooro King, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has returned to Uganda for the first time since 2021. She arrived in the country accompanied by her husband, Phillip Farquharson, to participate in the Ekyooto Ha Mpango Festival, which this year coincides with the 30th coronation anniversary of the Omukama.
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Princess Komuntale’s homecoming has been warmly received in Tooro Kingdom, where she remains a beloved figure. The Ekyooto Ha Mpango celebrations, scheduled for this week in Fort Portal, will feature cultural performances, royal rituals, and a showcase of Tooro’s heritage, attracting dignitaries and cultural leaders from across Uganda and beyond.
Born in 1989 to the late King Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Best Kemigisa, Princess Komuntale grew up under the watch of her grandmother following her father’s passing. She moved to the United States for her education, earning a degree in International Business from American University in Washington, D.C.
The princess has lived mostly abroad but has maintained close ties with her homeland, often celebrated as a cultural ambassador for Tooro. In 2021, she married Phillip Farquharson, an IT engineer based in the United States, in a glamorous royal wedding that drew international attention.
This visit marks her first return since that time, and her presence is expected to add glamour and significance to the coronation anniversary.
The Ekyooto Ha Mpango Festival is one of Tooro Kingdom’s most important cultural events, symbolizing continuity, unity, and pride in tradition. This year’s edition not only honors Omukama Oyo’s three decades on the throne but also reaffirms Tooro’s resilience and cultural renaissance.
