[1] The current Omukama of Tooro is King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

[1][3] The Batooro and Banyoro speak closely related languages, Rutooro and Runyoro, and share many other similar cultural traits.

[1] The Austrian painter Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000) spent some time there in the 1960s where he painted a number of works and named them after the kingdom.

[8][7] Use of Empaako can defuse tension or anger and sends a strong message about social identity and unity, peace and reconciliation.

[8][10] The Empaako names are: Amooti, Abbooki, Akiiki, Ateenyi, Adyeri, Atwoki, Abwoli, Araali, Acaali, Bbala, and Okaali.