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Former Bantu kingdom in south-western Uganda
Ankole (Nkore before the colonial era) was a traditional Bantu kingdom in Uganda and lasted from the 15th century until 1967. The kingdom was located in
Ankole
American breed of cattle
The Ankole-Watusi is a modern American breed of domestic cattle. It derives from the Ankole group of Sanga cattle breeds of east and central Africa. It
Ankole-Watusi
African breed of cattle
The Ankole is a breed or group of breeds of African cattle, belonging to the broad Sanga cattle grouping of African breeds. The Ankole is distributed in
Ankole_(cattle)
Africa. In oral traditions, he is regarded as the founder of the Kingdom of Ankole between the years of 1430–1446 and is also associated with early political
Ruhinda
Dioceses of the Church of Uganda
The Anglican dioceses of Ankole and Kigezi are the Anglican presence in (roughly) the ancient Ankole kingdom and the old Kigezi District; they are part
Anglican dioceses of Ankole and Kigezi
Anglican_dioceses_of_Ankole_and_Kigezi
Ugandan monarch (1940–2011)
2011) was the Omugabe of Nkore or Ankole and the 27th of the Bahinda dynasty, although he did not rule over Ankole. Ntare VI was born as John Patrick
Ntare_VI_of_Ankole
Ethnic group
to the Ankole region of Uganda. They are primarily found in the southwestern part of the country, in what was historically known as the Ankole Kingdom
Nkole_people
Country in East Asia
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Japan
First woman to become a gombola chief in Western Uganda
education, especially for girls. She was a former diviner of the King of Ankole. The root word for the name Kibubura in Runyakitara is ‘okububura’ loosely
Julia_Kibubura
One of the western regions of Uganda
re-established them in 1993, Ankole did not re-constitute itself. The sub-region is home mainly to the Ankole ethnic group. The people of Ankole are called Banyankole
Ankole_sub-region
Species of butterfly
Toxochitona ankole is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Uganda (from the western part of the country to the Kibale and Kalinzu forests)
Toxochitona_ankole
Armed group of exiled Ugandans in the Uganda-Tanzania War (1978-79)
(de facto) Zambia Uganda National Movement John Barigye, Crown Prince of Ankole Zambia Uganda Human Right Group George Kanyeihamba United Kingdom Uganda
Uganda National Liberation Front
Uganda_National_Liberation_Front
Private Christian university in Uganda
Ankole Western University (AWU) is an Anglican institution of higher learning in Uganda. It is owned and administered by the Western Ankole Diocese of
Ankole_Western_University
Ethnic group
(enkíma), which is a totem animal of some clans originating from Karagwe and Ankole. The name "Bahuma" comes from the verb "okuhuma", which means the "cacophony
Hima_people
of Ankole, compromising an area that was twice as large as the original kingdom. The Omugabe was incorporated into the colonial framework of Ankole. Kahaya
Kahaya_II
Ugandan politician
wins the NRMPrimaries against incumbent Hon Ephraim Biraaro RadioAnkoleNews". Radio Ankole. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2026. Reporter, Vision. "Buhweju
John_Bosco_Koy_Kariisa
Country in Southeast Asia
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Thailand
Ugandan politician
2014) was a Ugandan politician. He was the prime minister of dependent Ankole Kingdom from 1960 to 1963. In 1963 he was replaced by James Kahigiriza.
John_Kabaireho
a kingdom in what is today Uganda. It was incorporated into the British Ankole protectorate in 1901. It was governed by a monarch known as the Omukama
Buzimba
Bantu language spoken by the Nkore and Hema peoples of Southwestern Uganda
Nkore ("Banyankore") of south-western Uganda in the former province of Ankole, as well as in Tanzania, the DR Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. Runyankole is
Nkore_language
Country in West Asia
Grenadines Solomon Islands Tuvalu United Kingdom Former Africa Adamawa Angoche Ankole Aussa Bagirmi Barotseland Bornu Burundi Central Africa Dahomey Egypt (Ancient
United_Arab_Emirates
Omugabe of Nkore
(2024-12-21). "The Ankole Kingdom Palace – Obugabe Bw"Ankole Untold Story". Kenlink Tours. Retrieved 2025-12-19. "Clans of Ankole". KITARA FOUNDATION
Macwa_of_Nkore
Parliamentary by-election in Uganda
to the vote. Times, The Ankole (2025-01-27). "EC Announces Date for Kawempe North By-election as March 13, 2025". The Ankole Times. Retrieved 2025-03-11
2025 Kawempe North by-election
2025_Kawempe_North_by-election
Ugandan town
Rubirizi, sometimes spelled Rubiriizi, is a town in Rubirizi District, Ankole sub-region, Western Uganda. The town is the main municipal, administrative
Rubirizi
Country in West Asia
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Oman
Monarch of the Kingdom of Buganda from 1939 to 1969
Kaakako Rwanchwende, a Munyankole princess from Ankole. Lady Winifred Keihangwe, a Munyankole princess from Ankole. She was imprisoned by Milton Obote and released
Mutesa_II_of_Buganda
kingdom in what is modern-day Uganda. It was incorporated into the British Ankole protectorate in 1901.It was ruled by an Omugabe, which is often translated
Buhweju
Species of mammal
The Ankole mole-rat or Ankole African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes ankoliae) is a species of rodent in the family Spalacidae found in southwestern Uganda and
Ankole_African_mole-rat
villages The sub-regions include, but are not necessarily limited to: Acholi, Ankole, Buganda, Bugisu, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Busoga, Elgon, Karamoja, Kigezi, Lango
Administrative divisions of Uganda
Administrative_divisions_of_Uganda
Country in West Asia
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Qatar
British colonial official in Uganda (1872–1905)
British colony of Uganda, he was first appointed as the tax collector of the Ankole Sub-region. He was later appointed as the sub-commissioner of the Western
Harry_George_Galt
President of South Africa since 2018
Glencore. During a visit to Uganda in 2004, Ramaphosa became interested in the Ankole breed of cattle. Because of inadequate disease control measures in Uganda
Cyril_Ramaphosa
Ugandan Anglican bishop (born 1972)
Kinoni Archdeaconry, North Ankole Diocese. On 26 May 2024, Muhoozi was consecrated and enthroned as the third bishop of North Ankole at St. Emmanuel Cathedral
Alfred_Muhoozi
District in Western Uganda, Uganda
are:00 36S, 30 36E. Mbarara District is part of the Ankole sub-region. The districts that comprise Ankole include: (a) Buhweju District (b) Bushenyi District
Mbarara_district
District in Western Region, Uganda
largest town in the Ankole sub-region. The coordinates of the district are:-0.2101960, 30.8390492. The district is part of the larger Ankole sub-region. That
Kiruhura_District
Dioceses of the Church of Uganda
of the Church are in the areas of Eastern Uganda, of Northern Uganda, of Ankole and Kigezi, and of Rwenzori. The first Anglican church structure in what
Anglican_dioceses_of_Buganda
Ugandan cultural dance from Ankole kingdom
Ekitaguriro aka Cow Dance is a traditional dance originating from Nkore or Ankole region which is located in the South Western Uganda. It is a celebratory
Ekitaguriro
Ankole talles
Ankole talles
Nyabinghi
Tribe in South-Western Uganda
subdivided into clans that are similar to those of the kingdom of Ankole. Unlike Ankole, which was ruled by the Hinda clan, Mpororo was led by the Bashambo
Hororo_people
Breed of cattle
cattle African indicine (Mursi) African zenga (Fogera, Horro) African sanga (Ankole) Sheko In the analyses cited by Kim, African taurine (Bos taurus taurus)
Sanga_cattle
District in Western Uganda, Uganda
district on 5 May 1993. In the past, Ntungamo District was part of the Ankole Kingdom, a traditional monarchy that dates back to the 18th century. The
Ntungamo_District
Ugandan politician
Naome Kabasharira (born 12 October 1967) is a Ugandan politician. She is the member of parliament representing Rushenyi county in Ntungamo District. She
Naome_Kabasharira
Country in Southern Africa
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Eswatini
Country in Southeast Asia
Grenadines Solomon Islands Tuvalu United Kingdom Former Africa Adamawa Angoche Ankole Aussa Bagirmi Barotseland Bornu Burundi Central Africa Dahomey Egypt (Ancient
Cambodia
Bantu kingdom within Uganda
grasslands where large herds of long-horned Ankole cattle were poorly defended by the Kingdom of Ankole. The Ankole kingdom would send large herds of cattle
Buganda
Place in Western, Uganda
kilometres (53 mi), by road, north of Mbarara, the largest city in the Ankole sub-region. It is about 275 kilometres (171 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala
Kazo,_Uganda
District in Western Uganda, Uganda
part of Bushenyi District. The district is part of Ankole sub-region. The districts that compose Ankole sub-region include the following districts: 1. Buhweju
Sheema_District
Monument in Mbarara, Uganda
foundation of the Ankole region. The Mbarara City Horns of a cow monument depicts the unique cultural and historical story of Ankole. The monument celebrates
Horns_of_the_cattle_monument
Proposed: greater autonomy for Rwenzururu Ankole Ethnic group: Nkole people Proposed: restoration of Ankole Karamoja Ethnic group: Karamojong people Proposed:
List of active separatist movements in Africa
List_of_active_separatist_movements_in_Africa
Ugandan Anglican bishop
bishop in Uganda. Since 18 July 2010, he has served as the fifth Bishop of Ankole. He also serves as the current chancellor of Bishop Stuart University based
Sheldon_Mwesigwa
Country in East Africa
Victoria and Tanganyika. Kitara is claimed as the antecedent of the Tooro, Ankole, and Busoga kingdoms. Some Luo invaded Kitara and assimilated with the Bantu
Uganda
Species of butterfly
Pardaleodes fan, the Ankole skipper, is a species of skipper in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in eastern Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic
Pardaleodes_fan
abolished the country's ancient monarchies—the kingdoms of Buganda, Bunyoro, Ankole, Toro, and the Principality of Busoga, turning Uganda into a republic and
Coat_of_arms_of_Uganda
Member province of the Anglican Communion
bishop for the new diocese of South Ankole, which was created from parts of the dioceses of Ankole and West Ankole. The current primate and metropolitan
Church_of_Uganda
District in Uganda
District. Mitooma district is part of Ankole sub-region. The sub-region, which is coterminous with the Ankole Kingdom, comprises the following districts:
Mitooma_District
2024 return of Ugandan cultural artefacts
Ankole Four unusual ceramic milk bottles, decorated with white slip on black glaze from Ankole Earthenware pot locally known as Ekyanzi from Ankole.
Ugandan artefacts repatriated from Cambridge
Ugandan_artefacts_repatriated_from_Cambridge
Ugandan politician
the absorption of the Ankole Kingdom in to the British Protectorate of Uganda, as a part of the Ankole Agreement of 1901. The Ankole Agreement set the boundaries
Basil_Kiiza_Bataringaya
October 2023. "FACT CHECKER: Museveni on Ankole Kingdom". Monitor. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2024. "Ankole monarchists blame Museveni for sabotage"
Abolition_of_monarchy
Prion disease
greater kudu, nyala, gemsbok, the common eland, Arabian and scimitar oryx, an Ankole-Watusi cow, and an American bison. Studies indicate that transmission likely
Exotic ungulate encephalopathy
Exotic_ungulate_encephalopathy
Residential and administrative unit in Uganda
being Cattle keeping area characterised and highly occupied by indigenous Ankole Sanga Cattle. It is represented by Hon Wilson Kajwengye in the Parliament
Nyabushozi_County
Dioceses of the Church of Uganda
dioceses of the Church are in the areas of Buganda, of Northern Uganda, of Ankole and Kigezi, and of Rwenzori. Erected from the Diocese of Uganda in 1926
Anglican dioceses of Eastern Uganda
Anglican_dioceses_of_Eastern_Uganda
Topics referred to by the same term
firecracker Watusi cattle, a modern American breed of domestic cattle. Ankole-Watusi, a cattle breed This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Watusi
President and dictator of Uganda since 1986
in Ntungamo. He is an ethnic Hima of the kingdom of Mpororo (now part of Ankole). According to Julius Nyerere, Museveni's father, Amos Kaguta, was a soldier
Yoweri_Museveni
Private university in Uganda
Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a private, not-for-profit, multi-campus university in Uganda. BSU has its main campus, measuring approximately 48 hectares
Bishop_Stuart_University
Acholi traditional courtship dance
Traditional Dance for Ankole
Larakaraka
Ugandan weightlifter
1960 (Bishop of Rwenzori) Personal details Born c. 1903–1908 Nkore (later Ankole), Uganda Died 15 May 1988 Kinoni, Uganda Denomination Anglicanism Spouse
Ali_Kavuma
became constitutional monarchy; 1975–2002; became constitutional monarchy) Ankole (c. 1800 – 1901; became subnational monarchy of Uganda) French Empire (1804–1814;
List_of_monarchies
Hospital in Western Region, Uganda
in the Western Region of Uganda. It serves as a referral center for the Ankole sub-region, neighboring districts and surrounding countries, including the
Mbarara_Hospital
Legendary empire in the African Great Lakes region
Isaza. Fisher wrote that his first campaign was against Ntale (chief of Ankole), causing him to surrender, but Nyakatura, Buchanan, and Bikunya wrote that
Empire_of_Kitara
Rwandan military officer and politician (1957–1990)
his family fled to Uganda and settled in a refugee camp in Nshungerezi, Ankole following the Rwandan Revolution of 1959 and the ousting of King Kigeli
Fred_Rwigyema
Kitagwenda, Kamwenge district in Tooro kingdom, while others are located on the Ankole hills in Rubirizi district. The Banyaruguru originated from the Baganda
Banyaruguru
Dioceses of the Church of Uganda
dioceses of the Church are in the areas of Buganda, of Eastern Uganda, of Ankole and Kigezi, and of Rwenzori. The first diocese to be erected in this area
Anglican dioceses of Northern Uganda
Anglican_dioceses_of_Northern_Uganda
God in Bantu mythology
Patrick (1998). The interplay of Christianity, Ethnicity and Politics in Ankole, Uganda, 1953-1993 (Thesis).[page needed] Twesigye, Emmanuel K (1983). 'Anonymous
Ruhanga
District in Western Uganda, Uganda
approximately 97 kilometres (60 mi) northwest of Mbarara, the largest city in Ankole sub-region. This is approximately 364 kilometres (226 mi), southwest of
Rubirizi_District
interests of his Bunyoro compatriots; Grace S.K. Ibingira's strength was in the Ankole; and Felix Onama was the northern leader of the largely neglected West Nile
History_of_Uganda_(1963–1971)
Omukama of the Kingdom of Tooro from 1872 to 1875
He fled to Ankole where he was murdered on the orders of Kiboga, the Queen Mother of Ankole. Prince (Omubiito) Kamurasi. He fled to Ankole where he was
Olimi_II_of_Tooro
Subfamily of rodents
Cannomys badius Tribe Tachyoryctini Genus Tachyoryctes - African mole-rats Ankole African mole-rat, Tachyoryctes ankoliae Mianzini African mole-rat, Tachyoryctes
Rhizomyinae
Place in Western Region of Uganda, Uganda
/ -0.81806; 30.16000 Country Uganda Region Western Region of Uganda Sub-region Ankole sub-region District Ntungamo District Elevation 3,220 ft (980 m)
Kagamba
Ugandan general
the second-highest military court in Uganda. Koreta was born in Mbarara, Ankole sub-region, on 15 October 1955 in a Pentecostal family of the Banyankole
Ivan_Koreta
18th century Kingdom
all Kigezi (except the modern Bafumbira saza and part of Kinkizi), the Ankole sazas of Kajara, Igara, sheema and Rwampara (except the low ground south
Kingdom_of_Igara
anthems of Africa Current national and regional anthems Algeria Angola Ankole Benin Botswana Buganda Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central
National_anthems_of_Egypt
Settlement in Uganda
Katunguru, is a settlement in Rubirizi District, Ankole sub-region, in the Western Region of Uganda. The name also applies to Katunguru Sub-county and
Katunguru,_Uganda
Algiers - Sultanate of Algiers Andorra - Principality of Andorra Ankole - Kingdom of Ankole Anziku - Anziku Kingdom Aragon - Kingdom of Aragon Arakan -
List of sovereign states in the 1660s
List_of_sovereign_states_in_the_1660s
American Brahman American Breed American Milking Devon American White Park Ankole-Watusi Barzona Beefalo Beefmaster Braford Brangus Brown Swiss Canadienne
List of North American cattle breeds
List_of_North_American_cattle_breeds
Dairy processing company in Uganda
the company are located in the town of Rushere, Kiruhura District, in the Ankole sub-region of Uganda's Western Region. Rushere is approximately 240 kilometres
Vital_Tomosi_Dairy_Limited
Road in Uganda
The Ishaka–Kagamba Road in the Western Region of Uganda connects the town of Kagamba in Ntungamo District with Ishaka in Bushenyi District. The road starts
Ishaka–Kagamba_Road
Class of clarified butter
that originated in Ankole and is commonly used as condiment. Eshabwe, also known as ghee sauce, is a traditional dish prepared in Ankole. The dish is usually
Eshabwe
Species of rodent
(Bamboo rats) Lesser bamboo rat (Cannomys badius) Tachyoryctes (Mole rats) Ankole African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes ankoliae) Mianzini African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes
Mianzini_African_mole-rat
Town in Uganda
kilometres (43 mi), by road, northwest of Mbarara, the largest city in the Ankole sub-region. This is about 290 kilometres (180 mi), by road, southwest of
Ibanda
Species of rodent
(Bamboo rats) Lesser bamboo rat (Cannomys badius) Tachyoryctes (Mole rats) Ankole African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes ankoliae) Mianzini African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes
Giant_root-rat
Ugandan soldier, politician, and author (1958–2025)
(father), a former serviceman in the King's African Rifles and a driver in the Ankole Kingdom, and Manjeri (mother), a disciplinarian who emphasized education
John_Bashaija_Kazoora
Region of Uganda
South; 1- Bunyoro Sub-region 2- Rwenzori Sub-region aka Greater Tooro 3- Ankole Subregion and 4- Kigezi Subregion Bakonjo/Bamba. Batooro. Banyoro Banyankore
Western_Region,_Uganda
king kept a monopoly on the use of force. Examples include Rwanda, Nkore/Ankole, and Kongo of the 16th century. Regal Kingdoms: Kingdoms where the king
List of kingdoms and empires in African history
List_of_kingdoms_and_empires_in_African_history
that role, he had special responsibility for the areas of Bunyoro, Tooro, Ankole and Kigezi; he served until his retirement in 1960, aged 83. He died on
Aberi_Balya
Airport in Uganda
ICAO: HUMA) is a civilian airport that serves the city of Mbarara in the Ankole sub-region, Uganda. It is one of 12 upcountry airports administered by the
Mbarara_Airport
Former kingdom in Uganda
It became a part of the Kingdom of Ankole in 1901. Igara Nshenyi Obwera Rujumbura Rukiga joomlasupport. "Ankole kingdom through 600 years". The Observer
Kajara
Sexual practice from Africa
"Western Jazz" in slang, due to its prevalence in western regions such as Ankole. In that the term is now being used in English-language sources in Europe
Kunyaza
Ugandan bishop
Ahimbisibwe is an Anglican bishop in Uganda: he has been Bishop of South Ankole since 2012. Ahimbisibwe was educated at the Reformed Theological Seminary
Nathan_Ahimbisibwe
List of African ethnic groups
Sangoma, Islam Nkole Niger–Congo → Bantu → Nkore-Kiga → Nkore Uganda (Ankole) Christianity, Ruhanga Northern Ndebele Niger–Congo → Bantu → Nguni → Northern
List of contemporary ethnic groups of Africa
List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups_of_Africa
Abashambo. It is more associated with Kigezi than Ankole. Efforts to bring it under Bahinda rule of Ankole in the early 1900s remained futile due to the effective
Rujumbura
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German : perhaps a shortened form of a family name formed with Gitt- as the first element, such as Gittinger.English : unexplained.
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Mother of Asopus.
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English : variant of Bissell 1.
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 Short form of Latin Alana, possibly LANA means "little rock." Compare with other forms of Lana.
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Father of peace.
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