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Bunyoro
Bunyoro, also called Bunyoro-Kitara, is a traditional Bantu kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from the 16th century to the 19th century. It is ruled by the King ('' Omukama'') of Bunyoro-Kitara. The current ruler is Solomon Iguru I, the 27th ''Omukama''. History Establishment The kingdom of Bunyoro was established in the late 16th century by Rukidi-Mpuga after the dissolution of the Empire of Kitara amid Luo migrations to the region.Mwambutsya, Ndebesa,Pre-capitalist Social Formation: The Case of the Banyankole of Southwestern Uganda." ''Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review'' 6, no. 2; 7, no. 1 (June 1990 and January 1991): 78-95 The founders of Bunyoro-Kitara were known as the Babiito, a people of Luo origin who succeeded the Bachwezi. Rukidi Mpuga was the first king of Bunyoro. He was called "Rukidi" because he was born in Bukidi (Luo/ Madi area of northern Uganda), and "Mpuga" means "a cow wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire Of Kitara
Kitara (sometimes spelt as Kittara or Kitwara, also known as the Chwezi Empire) was an ancient legendary state that covered significant parts of western Uganda and is regularly mentioned in the oral traditions of the Banyoro, Batooro and Banyankole. Legends Many accounts of the history of Kitara exist, and some may vary and/or contradict each other. Note that accounts agree more on the details of the Chwezi dynasty than the earlier Tembuzi dynasty. Tembuzi dynasty Ruth Alice Fisher wrote that Kakama Twale became the first king of Kitara as willed by Ruhanga. K. W. (standing for Kabalega and Winyi) and John W. Nyakatura wrote that Kintu was the first king, and consider Kakama () and Twale (Itwale in K.W.'s account) to be separate. In their accounts, Kintu was succeeded by Kakama, who was succeeded by (I)twale. John Roscoe and Petero Bikunya only mention "Twale" and "Twari" respectively. Nyakatura then mentions that Twale's son, Hangi, succeeded him. Roscoe mentions Han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babiito Dynasty
Omukama wa Bunyoro (translates to the King of Bunyoro) is the title given to rulers of the East African kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara. The kingdom lasted as an independent state from the 16th to the 19th century. The Omukama of Bunyoro remains an important figure in Ugandan politics, especially among the Banyoro people of whom he is the titular head. He is closely related to the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom. The Royal Palace, called ''Ekikaali Karuziika'' (Karuziika Palace), is located in Hoima. The current Omukama is Rukirabasaija Solomon Iguru I Gafabusa Amooti and his wife is Omugo (the Queen) Margaret Karunga Adyeri. As a cultural head, the King is assisted by his Principal Private Secretary, a Cabinet of 21 Ministers and ''Orukurato'' (a Parliament). Constitutional recognition In 1962, the United Kingdom granted independence to Uganda. In February 1966, Prime Minister Milton Obote suspended the constitution and seized power, abolishing all of the traditional kingdoms—including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omukama Of Bunyoro
Omukama wa Bunyoro (translates to the King of Bunyoro) is the title given to rulers of the East African kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara. The kingdom lasted as an independent state from the 16th to the 19th century. The Omukama of Bunyoro remains an important figure in Uganda Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the ...n politics, especially among the Banyoro people of whom he is the titular head. He is closely related to the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom. The Royal Palace, called ''Ekikaali Karuziika'' (Karuziika Palace), is located in Hoima. The current Omukama is Rukirabasaija Solomon Iguru I Gafabusa Amooti and his wife is Omugo (the Queen) Margaret Karunga Adyeri. As a cultural head, the King is assisted by his Principal Private Secretary, a Cabinet of 21 Ministers and ''Oruk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buganda
Buganda is a Bantu peoples, Bantu kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Baganda, Baganda people, Buganda is the largest of the List of current non-sovereign African monarchs, traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa, consisting of Uganda's Districts of Uganda, Central Region, including the Ugandan capital Kampala. The 14 million ''Baganda'' (singular ''Muganda''; often referred to simply by the root word and adjective, Ganda) make up the largest Ugandan region, representing approximately 16% of Demographics of Uganda, Uganda's population. History of Buganda, Buganda's history includes unification during the 13th century by the first king, Kato Kintu, the founder of Buganda's Kintu dynasty, Buganda grew to become one of the largest and most powerful states in East Africa during the 18th and the 19th centuries. During the Scramble for Africa, and following unsuccessful attempts to retain its independence against British Empire, British imperialism, Buganda became the ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uganda
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. , it has a population of 49.3 million, of whom 8.5 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala. Uganda is named after the Buganda, Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a large portion of the south, including Kampala, and whose language Luganda is widely spoken; the official language is English. The region was populated by various ethnic groups, before Bantu and Nilotic groups arrived around 3,000 years ago. These groups established influential kingdoms such as the Empire of Kitara. The arrival of Arab trade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunyoro Sub-region
Bunyoro sub-region is a region in Western Uganda that consists of the following districts: * Buliisa District * Hoima District * Kagadi District * Kakumiro District * Kibaale District * Kikuube District * Kiryandongo District * Masindi District The area covered by the above districts is coterminous with the traditional Bunyoro Kingdom. Milton Obote abolished the traditional kingdoms in Uganda in 1967. When Yoweri Museveni re-established them in 1993, Bunyoro re-constituted itself. The sub-region is home mainly to the Banyoro ethnic group. The people of Bunyoro are called Banyoro (singular: Munyoro). The Banyoro speak Runyoro, a Bantu language. Runyoro closely related to Rutooro, spoken by the people of the neighboring Toro sub-region. The language is often referred to as Runyoro/ Rutooro. According to the 2002 national census, the Bunyoro sub-region was home to an estimated 0.75 million people at that time. Estimated Population of Bunyoro Sub-region In 2002 See also * Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Iguru I
Omukama Rukirabasaija Agutamba Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I (born 1948) is the 27th Omukama of Bunyoro from 1994 to present. The King's traditional alternative name used by family (known as ''empaako'') is Amooti. Solomon Iguru I rose to the throne in 1994. His father, Sir Winyi IV of Bunyoro, reigned from 1927 to 1967. In 1967, the Ugandan government under Milton Obote abolished kingdoms. In recent years, Solomon Iguru has promoted the Kingdom by founding the Association of the Representatives of Bunyoro-Kitara. Solomon was formally recognised in the Uganda Gazette legal notice No. 303 of 2014. On 17 October 2024, he was airlifted from his palace using an army helicopter sent by President Museveni after suffering a strange flu. The Kingdom premier asked the King's subjects to remain calm in that difficult situation. (https://chimpreports.com/bunyoro-king-airlifted-to-kampala-for-treatment/) Awards List of awards: * Grand Cordon, Royal and Hashemite Order of the Pearl (Royal h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isingoma Labongo Rukidi
Isingoma Rukidi Mpuga, also called Labongo, was the first Biito king () of Bunyoro-Kitara in present-day western Uganda. In Nyoro tradition, he is considered to be the twin brother of Kato Kimera, the first king of Buganda Buganda is a Bantu peoples, Bantu kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Baganda, Baganda people, Buganda is the largest of the List of current non-sovereign African monarchs, traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa, consisting of Ug .... Early life Nyoro tradition In Nyoro tradition, Isingoma Mpuga Rukidi was born in Bukidi as the second son of Kyomya, a member of the Chwezi dynasty, and Nyatworo, the daughter of a Lango man called Labongo, of the Mukwonga clan. He was the younger brother of Nyarwa, the twin brother of Kato and the older brother of Kiiza. Isingoma is derived from the Nyoro phrase , meaning "father (of the) drum(s)". 'Mpuga' comes from the name of a black-and-white cattle, , referencing Rukidi's mixed ancestry. The name 'Rukid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banyoro
The Nyoro people (, ), also known as Banyoro, are a Bantu ethnic group native to the kingdom of Bunyoro in Uganda. They live in settlements on a well-watered and fertile plateau. Banyoro are closely related to other Bantu peoples of the region, namely the Batooro, Banyankole, Bakiga Kiga people, or ''Abakiga'' ("people of the mountains"), are a Bantu peoples, Bantu ethnic group native to south western Uganda and northern Rwanda. History Origins The Kiga people are believed to have their origins in Rwanda. This is mentione ... and the Bahema peoples. Name They are mentioned under various names in various sources. Some of their names include Bakitara, Banyoro, Bunyoro, Gungu, Kitara, Kyopi, Nyoros, Ouanyoro, Runyoro, Vouanyoro, and Wanyoro. The Kingdom of Bunyoro Bunyoro is one of the Bantu kingdoms of Uganda. The Nyoro were traditionally pastoral, but war and disease have mostly wiped out former herds. The Nyoro state was ruled by a king and his hierarchy of feud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoima
Hoima is the second capital of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Hoima District. It is also the location of the palace of the Omukama of Bunyoro. Location Hoima is located approximately northwest of Kampala, Uganda's largest city, on an all-weather tarmac highway, the Kampala–Hoima Road. The coordinates of Hoima City are 1°25'55.0"N 31°21'09.0"E (Latitude:1.431944; Longitude:31.352500). Population According to the 2002 national census, the population of Hoima was enumerated at 60,561. In August 2014, the national population census put Hoima's population at 100,099. In 2020, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the mid-year population of the city at 122,700. UBOS calculated the population growth of Hoima to average 3.54 percent annually between 2014 and 2020. Economic activity Between 2000 and 2009, a considerable amount of oil deposits, estimated at between 2.5 billion to 3.5 billion barrels, were discovered in Lak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyoro Language
Nyoro or Runyoro (, ) is a Bantu language spoken by the Nyoro people of Uganda. It has two dialects: ''Runyoro'' proper and ''Rutagwenda''. A standardized orthography was established in 1947. It's most closely related to Rutooro. Samples Language Contact The Nyoro language acquired Central Sudanic loanwowrds from the Ma'di language in the 13-15th centuries during the Bachwezi era, when the early expanding Banyoro community absorbed Madi people whose previous territory extended south of the Nile into what is now northern Bunyoro. Runyoro burrowed various Madi words, such as the word for bellows, ostrich, sugarcane and donkey. The Nyoro language later received Nilotic loanwords from the Luo languages The dozen Luo, Lwo or Lwoian languages are spoken by the Luo peoples in an area ranging from southern Sudan to western Ethiopia to southern Kenya, with Dholuo extending into northern Tanzania and Alur into the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ... after the migration of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
