Toro Golf Club to stage 2025 juniors Ekyooto Hampango tourney | 30th Coronation Celebrations

The Toro Club in Fort Portal is set to play host to the second edition of the Juniors Ekyooto Hampango Golf Championship on Monday 8th September 2025.

This is an event that forms part of the grand celebrations marking the 30th coronation anniversary of His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

The tournament, organized together with Toro Kingdom, Toro Club and AFRIYEA Golf Academy, will see dozens of junior golfers descend on the fairways of Toro Club to compete in a championship that has quickly established itself as a beacon of youth.

Beyond the sporting spectacle, the event is intended to underline the Kingdom’s commitment to nurturing talent, fostering discipline, and celebrating culture through modern avenues such as sport.

Speaking at the gathering on Saturday evening at Toro Club, the Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Akiiki described the championship as both a celebration of His Majesty’s reign and an investment in the next generation.

The choice of Toro Club as the venue carries particular significance.

The club is origin of the history of Toro and where the Fort is located and the place has long been a pillar of both sporting and social life in the region.

The Chairman of Toro Club, Frank Kirungi, said hosting the junior championship during such a historic occasion demonstrates the Kingdom’s intention to elevate golf to new heights and our commitment as a club for strategic partnership with the Kingdom and the Academy.

The excitement on the ground is palpable. Club captain Robert Mugabe spoke warmly of the enthusiasm among young participants and the dedication shown in preparation for the event.

From a cultural and economic perspective, the Kingdom’s leadership has emphasized the broader benefits.

Joan Else Kantu, Minister of Tourism for Tooro Kingdom, said the tournament embodies the Kingdom’s efforts to integrate sport and heritage.

The Juniors EkyootoHampango Golf Championship is not merely a tournament; it is a stage where young people can dream without limits. Together as partners we see golf not simply as a game it is a classroom for character, a pathway to education, and bridge to opportunities. The academy partnering with Tooro Kingdom and Toro Club to organize this event brings the sport and heritage together, giving the children of Toorothe chance to showcase their talent while taking pride in Tooro. This championship is a celebration of skill, culture, and progress it is also helping to democratize the game of golf, proving that when it comes to nurturing the next generation of champions from Tooro.

Isaiah Mwesige CEO, AFRIYEA Golf Academy