Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiik, the Prime Minister (Omuhikirwa) of the Tooro Kingdom, has paid a deeply emotional tribute to the late His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing him as a uniquely gifted man whose character left a lasting impression on everyone around him.Reflecting on the late monarch in a candid sit-down interview, Rwomiire Akiik described King Oyo as an exceptional listener who paid attention to even the smallest details and possessed an extraordinary memory.According to him, the King could remember conversations and commitments made months earlier, often surprising those around him by reminding them of engagements they had almost forgotten.King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was truly a unique individual. He was a great listener who paid attention to even the smallest details. He could remind you of an engagement you had mentioned six months earlier, and he would never forget.Beyond his remarkable memory, the Prime Minister also remembered King Oyo for his infectious sense of humour and his ability to connect effortlessly with people from all walks of life.He said the late monarch carried himself with humility and always acknowledged that despite being a King on earth, there was a greater King above him — God.He also had a wonderful sense of humour and always believed that there was a King above him, God.However, perhaps the most heartbreaking part of Rwomiire Akiik’s tribute was his recollection of plans that had been made for King Oyo’s upcoming Coronation Anniversary — celebrations that have now been replaced by preparations to lay the young monarch to rest.He revealed that King Oyo had wanted to make the anniversary particularly special by holding a crusade at the Palace, with Apostle Grace Lubega expected to lead the congregation.We were planning the Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty King Oyo, and he had expressed his desire to hold a crusade as part of the celebrations, whereby Apostle Grace Lubega was set to lead the congregation at the Palace. It was going to be a unique occasion.Tooro subjects told to suspend farming, intimacy and loud music during King Oyo’s nine-day mourningWith emotion, Rwomiire Akiik noted the painful twist of fate that has turned preparations for a royal celebration into preparations for a funeral.Sadly, it is heartbreaking that instead of preparing to celebrate his reign, we are now preparing for his funeral.For the Tooro Kingdom, the loss has not only robbed the institution of its youthful monarch but has also left behind memories of a King remembered for his humility, humour, attentiveness and deep faith.King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was truly a unique individual. He was a great listener who paid attention to even the smallest details. He could remind you of an engagement you had mentioned six months earlier, and he would never forget. He also had a wonderful sense of… pic.twitter.com/k8PPuB80Iu— NTV UGANDA (@ntvuganda) September 4, 2026The post Tooro PM remembers King Oyo as a remarkable listener with a sharp memory appeared first on MBU.