King Oyo in the face of conservation, tour
King Oyo Kabamba Iguru of Toro has been actively involved in promoting environmental conservation and responsible tourism in Uganda. His expeditions, including climbing the Rwenzori Mountains, aim to raise awareness about climate action and sustainable development.
Why it matters
The King's involvement highlights the intersection of traditional leadership, tourism, and environmental advocacy in African sustainable development.
________________ Two years after Lilly Ajarova (then chief executive officer for Uganda Tourism Board) had descended the tallest mountain in Uganda, King Oyo Kabamba Iguru, of Toro, was inspired to take on the challenge, later conquering the Margherita peak of the Rwenzoris in August 2022. The king's hiking expedition, which started on July 28, 2022, aimed at emphasising the importance of environmental conservation, climate action and inclusive growth as a core to Uganda's sustainable development journey.
King oyo of Tooro (standing infront) with other members of the Royal family catching a glimpse of two gorillas swinging by the trees inside Bwindi Impenetrable national park during the gorilla tracking expedition in April 2025
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