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Region in western Uganda
Rwenzururu is a subnational kingdom in western Uganda, located in the Rwenzori Mountains on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It includes
Rwenzururu
Mountain range of eastern equatorial Africa
The Rwenzori (also known as the Ruwenzori, Rwenzururu or Rwenjura) are a range of mountains in eastern equatorial Africa, located on the border between
Rwenzori_Mountains
Secessionist movement in Uganda
The Rwenzururu movement was an armed secessionist movement active in southwest Uganda, in the subnational kingdom of Tooro. The group was made up of ethnic
Rwenzururu_movement
Town in Uganda
Adventist faith. Bundibugyo District Rwenzori Mountains Uganda Hospitals Rwenzururu Western Uganda Ugandan Towns Uganda Bureau of Statistics (14 June 2020)
Bundibugyo
Royal title given to the monarchs of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu
Omusinga of Rwenzururu (Konjo: Omusinga wa Rwenzururu) is the royal title given to the monarchs of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu. The title was technically
Omusinga_of_Rwenzururu
Country in East Africa
cultural autonomy. The kingdoms are Toro, Busoga, Bunyoro, Buganda, and Rwenzururu. Some groups attempt to restore Ankole as one of the officially recognised
Uganda
cultural autonomy. These kingdoms are Toro, Busoga, Bunyoro, Buganda, and Rwenzururu. "Uganda Local Government Association". Archived from the original on
Administrative divisions of Uganda
Administrative_divisions_of_Uganda
Place in Western Region, Uganda
the capital of Kasese District. Kasese is also the largest town in the Rwenzururu region. At the 2024 census it had an population 133,629. It lies north
Kasese
Ead of government for the Rwenzururu Kingdom
The Prime Minister of Rwenzururu, known locally as the omulerembera, is the head of government for the Rwenzururu Kingdom, a cultural institution in western
Prime_Minister_of_Rwenzururu
under Obote. After negotiating the armistice between the colonial-era Rwenzururu secessionist group and the second Obote regime in 1982, he enlisted the
National Army for the Liberation of Uganda
National_Army_for_the_Liberation_of_Uganda
January 1967) is a Ugandan politician and a prince from the Kingdom of Rwenzururu. He is a long-serving former Member of Parliament and served as the Minister
Christopher_Kibanzanga
Omusinga of Rwenzururu
his royal title Irema-Ngoma I, is the reigning king (Omusinga) of the Rwenzururu, a cultural institution and subnational kingdom located in the Rwenzori
Charles_Mumbere
Ethnic group in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo
raise goats and sheep for lifestock. The Baamba were part of the armed Rwenzururu movement against the Toro Kingdom and central government that reached
Amba_people
Armed clashes in western Uganda
capital of the Ugandan Kingdom of Rwenzururu, when Ugandan police raided the government offices of the Rwenzururu kingdom, killing eight Rwenzururian
Kasese_clashes
Mountains. These operations coincided with an expansion of the separatist Rwenzururu movement, a rebel group that exploited the collapse of the Uganda Army
Western Uganda campaign of 1979
Western_Uganda_campaign_of_1979
Ethnic group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Uganda
Pentecostal and 1.5% follow other religions. The Konzo were part of the armed Rwenzururu movement against the Toro Kingdom and central government that reached
Konjo_people
Ugandan national armed forces under Mutesa II and Obote I
security threats, posed by local militant resistance groups such as the Rwenzururu movement, and potential threats from the Congo and Sudan, the country's
Uganda_Army_(1962–1971)
and Islam Demonym Ugandan Membership Until 1967: Buganda Bunyoro Busoga Rwenzururu Tooro Kingdom Ankole Chiefdom of Bunya Kooki Government Federal parliamentary
History_of_Uganda_(1963–1971)
Type of monarchy
nature, and their kings do not have policy-making power. The Kingdom of Rwenzururu, which did not exist before the 1966 abolition, was officially established
Non-sovereign_monarchy
1980–1986 guerrilla war in Uganda
other. Furthermore, southwestern Uganda experienced a resurgence of the Rwenzururu movement which wanted self-determination for the Konjo and Amba peoples
Ugandan_Bush_War
District in Western Uganda, Uganda
utilization. Kasese District is part of the Rwenzururu Kingdom, which is coterminal with the Rwenzururu sub-region, home to an estimated 810,400 inhabitants
Kasese_District
Proposed: greater autonomy of Buganda Rwenzururu Ethnic group: Konjo people Proposed: greater autonomy for Rwenzururu Ankole Ethnic group: Nkole people Proposed:
List of active separatist movements in Africa
List_of_active_separatist_movements_in_Africa
Ugandan rebel group
Retrieved 24 October 2015. Prunier, 87. See Kirsten Alnaes, "Songs of the Rwenzururu Rebellion," in P.H. Gulliver, ed., Tradition and Transition in East Africa
Allied_Democratic_Forces
Ugandan general (born 1974)
Military. Elwelu is known to have commanded the infamous raid on the Rwenzururu [a cultural institution] palace in western Uganda in November 2016 in
Muhoozi_Kainerugaba
1st Omusinga of Rwenzururu
served as the leader of the Rwenzururu movement during the 1960s, and was the first Omusinga (king) of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu on 30 June 1963 (Coronation
Isaya_Mukirania
Ibanda Kyania Lango Mpororo/Ndorwa Mubari Nkore Rusubi/Ussuwi Rwanda Rwenzururu Sebei Teso Tooro Palwo kingdoms (subset of Luo): Pawir Kingdom Lira Paluo
List of African Great Lakes kingdoms
List_of_African_Great_Lakes_kingdoms
Place in Western Uganda, Uganda
99841°E / 0.59584; 29.99841 Country Uganda Region Western Uganda Subregion Rwenzururu District Bundibugyo District County Bughendera Subcounty Sindila Parish
Bunyamwera
Village in Western Uganda, Uganda
struggle in the 1960s to free the Rwenzururu region from the Toro monarchy. Yenga became part of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu which was finally recognized by
Yenga,_Uganda
Ugandan stew made from Cassava leaves
stew with meat and avocado Type Stew Course Main course Place of origin Rwenzururu Kingdom Region or state Western Uganda Cooking time to 3 hours Main ingredients
Sombe
power. 1980s Rwenzururu Charles Mumbere 1982 Forced to abdicate by the government of Uganda; declaration of independence of Rwenzururu was annulled.
Abolition_of_monarchy
Museum in Bulemba, Kasese District
museum's director was Beatrice Masereka. The museum pays tribute to the Rwenzururu Kingdom and its founding monarch, Omusinga Isaiah Mukirania Kibanzanga
Bulemba_Museum
Ugandan priest
related to Francis Aquirinus Kibira. Bishop Wants To Meet Museveni Over Rwenzururu Widows, Orphans As of 27 December 2017. Profile of the Roman Catholic
Francis_Aquirinus_Kibira
Surname list
origin. Notable people with this surname include: Charles Mumbere, King of Rwenzururu Jérémie Mumbere, Congolese footballer This page lists people with the
Mumbere
as "Rwandese Republic"., "Rwandan Republic", or "Republic of Rwanda". Rwenzururu willingly renounced its independence on 15 August 1982. Saint Kitts and
List of sovereign states in the 1980s
List_of_sovereign_states_in_the_1980s
British writer (1930–2022)
involvement, was to emerge as the vehicle of a recognised Kingdom of Rwenzururu 55 years later. In March 1963, Stacey was urgently invited by Milton Obote
Tom_Stacey
Tooro Kingdom (1830–1876, still exists as traditional kingdom) Kingdom of Rwenzururu (1962–1982) Republic of Martyazo (1972) Malindi Kingdom (9th century–15th
List of former sovereign states
List_of_former_sovereign_states
Ugandan journalist and communications consultant (born 1986)
John and Beatrice Baluku in the Western Ugandan town of Kasese, in the Rwenzururu sub-region, in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountain Range. She attended
Joy_Doreen_Biira
accountid=13050&sourcetype=Scholarly%20Journals Doornbos, Martin (2017). The Rwenzururu Movement in Uganda: Struggling for Recognition. Routledge. ISBN 9781351708982
List of historical unrecognized states
List_of_historical_unrecognized_states
against the government. Prunier, 82. See Kirsten Alnaes, "Songs of the Rwenzururu Rebellion," in P. H. Gulliver, ed., Tradition and Transition in East Africa
List_of_wars_involving_Uganda
District in Western Uganda, Uganda
Bundibugyo District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda, bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The town of Bundibugyo is where
Bundibugyo_District
Bunyoro – Solomon Iguru I Kingdom of Busoga – William Gabula Kingdom of Rwenzururu – Charles Mumbere Kingdom of Tooro – Rukidi IV of Tooro Sunanate of Surakarta
List_of_hereditary_monarchies
River in Uganda
brilliant-uganda.com. Retrieved 2025-12-19. "Uganda cracks down on 'dissenting' Rwenzururu kingdom". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-09-22. Makanga, Samuel (2022-08-14)
Kazinga_Channel
FUNA (1980–85) Nile Regiment UFM (1980–83) FEDEMU (1983–85) ULM UNLF-AD Rwenzururu movement (until 1982) Karamojong groups Defeat Yoweri Museveni becomes
List of wars involving North Korea
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Bakonzo cultural dance
of pride and joy for the people. "Bakonjo People and Culture. Bakonzo, Rwenzururu & Rwenzori". Inside Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Retrieved 2024-01-10
Ekikibi
List of wars from 1945 to 1989
FUNA (1980–85) Nile Regiment UFM (1980–83) FEDEMU (1983–85) ULM UNLF-AD Rwenzururu movement (until 1982) Karamojong groups Ugandan government UNLF/UPC FEDEMU
List_of_wars:_1945–1989
Rohingya Islami Mahaz Arakan Rohingya Army 2016 2016 Kasese clashes Uganda Rwenzururu 2016 Ongoing Insurgency in Chad (2016–present) Chad France (until 2025)
List_of_wars:_2003–2019
2016, protests erupted in the Rwenzururu region of Uganda, most violently in the city of Kasese. Historically the Rwenzururu region was unstable, especially
Student_movements_in_Uganda
Sub-region of Uganda in the Western Region
the Tooro sub-region also included the following, which are now part of Rwenzururu sub-region: Bundibugyo District (formerly part of Kabarole District [then
Tooro_sub-region
Subgroup of Great Lakes Bantu languages
Rwanda, Burundi, Kigoma Region, South Kivu, North Kivu, Kisoro District, Rwenzururu, Kagera Region Linguistic classification Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Volta-Congo
Western_Lakes_Bantu_languages
Armed struggles for national independence
from joining Malaysia 1962–1982 Rwenzururu movement Rwenzururu Uganda Sub-Saharan Africa Autonomy granted to Rwenzururu 1962–1990 Communist insurgency
List_of_wars_of_independence
Examples of Separatism in Africa
Political party: Destour, Young Tunisians, Neo Destour (ND) Political party: Rwenzururu Secessionist Movement, Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Political party:
List of historical separatist movements in Africa
List_of_historical_separatist_movements_in_Africa
of Rwanda".[19] Rwanda gained independence from Belgium on 1 July 1962 Rwenzururu declared independence from Uganda in November 1962 Sierra Leone gained
List of sovereign states in the 1960s
List_of_sovereign_states_in_the_1960s
Ugandan politician and journalist
in the Rwenzori sub-region. She worked for Omusinga Charles Mumbere of Rwenzururu, in several roles, including Deputy Kingdom Spokesperson, Minister for
Florence_Kabugho
District in Western Region, Uganda
Ntoroko District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are in the Kibbuuku town council. It is the second least populated
Ntoroko_District
Ethnic group of Central Africa
which were then annexed to the kingdoms of Toro and Nkore. The Kingdom of Rwenzururu formed in the later part of the 20th century on the territory of Busongora
Songora_people
Ugandan politician
demanding the speedy trial and release of Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere of Rwenzururu, his former prime minister and royal guards. "Parliament Swearing in Day
Kambale_Ferigo
Period of mass insurgency in Uganda between 1986 and 1994
ex-official Amon Bazira. It was formed by ex-members of the secessionist Rwenzururu movement and was active from around 1987. Bazira managed to convince both
War_in_Uganda_(1986–1994)
and Mumbere was officially appointed as "chief elder" of the district. Rwenzururu was officially restored by the government as a traditional kingdom on
List of current non-sovereign African monarchs
List_of_current_non-sovereign_African_monarchs
Ugandan military officer (born 1966)
the palace in Kasese of Charles Mumbere, the traditional ruler of the Rwenzururu. At least 153 people, including children, died during these clashes. Major
Peter_Elwelu
Ugandan Lawyer and Judge
American couple in Uganda accused of torturing boy. Ssegirinya Case. Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere case. On Jun 7 2020, she was awarded with
Alice_Komuhangi_Khaukha
Ugandan politician
subnational kingdom of Rwenzururu and a Member of Parliament for Kasese District from 1989 to 2006 before she joined the Rwenzururu kingdom as the first
Loyce_Biira_Bwambale
Ugandan private community hospital
Uganda. The hospital is located in Kagando Village, in Kasese District, Rwenzururu sub-region, at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, and close to Queen
Kagando_Hospital
Hospital in Kasese District Western Region, Uganda
It is one of the longest existing hospitals in the Kasese District and Rwenzururu Kingdom in Western Region, Uganda. The health centre is located along
Kasese Municipal Health Centre III
Kasese_Municipal_Health_Centre_III
Retrieved 27 February 2018. Prunier, 87. See Kirsten Alnaes, "Songs of the Rwenzururu Rebellion," in P.H. Gulliver, ed., Tradition and Transition in East Africa
Uganda_Muslim_Liberation_Army
New York Times. 30 June 1982. Retrieved 25 October 2020. "The return of Rwenzururu; the kingdom of the hills". The EastAfrican. 14 November 2009. Retrieved
Timeline of geopolitical changes (1900–1999)
Timeline_of_geopolitical_changes_(1900–1999)
Ugandan town
kilometres (15 mi), by road, northeast of Kasese, the largest town in the Rwenzururu sub-region. This is approximately 57 kilometres (35 mi), by road, southwest
Hima,_Uganda
Kingdom of Buganda, Bunyoro Kitara-Kingdom, Kingdom of Busoga, Kingdom of Rwenzururu, the Tooro Kingdom, the Kingdom of Ankole, the Kingdom of Kooki, the Chiefdom
List of predecessors of sovereign states in Africa
List_of_predecessors_of_sovereign_states_in_Africa
Bantu kingdom in western Uganda
the five constituent kingdoms of Uganda, along with Buganda, Busoga, Rwenzururu, and Tooro. During the first regime of Milton Obote, the Kingdom of Bunyoro
Bunyoro
Ugandan national armed forces under Idi Amin
as during the Congo Crisis and battling regional insurgencies like the Rwenzururu movement, the Uganda Army was politicized. It became dominated by people
Uganda_Army_(1971–1980)
Place in Western Region, Uganda
also served as the elected member of Parliament for this constituency. Rwenzururu Queen Elizabeth National Park List of cities and towns in Uganda Uganda
Mpondwe
people 1962–Present Flag of The Busoga people Flag of The Acholi people Flag of The Lango people Flag of The Rwenzururu people Flag of The Toro people
List_of_Ugandan_flags
Place in Western Uganda, Uganda
12417°E / 0.26139; 30.12417 Country Uganda Region Western Uganda Sub-region Rwenzururu sub-region District Kasese District Elevation 4,360 ft (1,330 m)
Mubuku
Place in Western Uganda, Uganda
in the Western Region of Uganda. Kasenyi is in Kasese District of the Rwenzururu sub-region. It lies within Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most visited
Kasenyi,_Kasese
Army for the Liberation of Uganda (NALU), which had its origins in the Rwenzururu movement for independence from Uganda. However, over time the ADF-NALU
Eastern Congo offensives (2009–2012)
Eastern_Congo_offensives_(2009–2012)
Place in Western Uganda, Uganda
small town in Western Uganda. The town is located in Kasese District, Rwenzururu sub-region, in Western Uganda, within the Rwenzori Mountains, close to
Bugoye
and late king of the Rwenzururu Kingdom and palace for the Rwenzururu movement . Also a pilgrimage site every year for the Rwenzururu. Upload an image UG-W-067
List of National Cultural Sites in Western Region, Uganda
List_of_National_Cultural_Sites_in_Western_Region,_Uganda
Rwanda (from July 5, 1973) Widely-recognized UN member state. Rwenzururu – Kingdom of Rwenzururu Capital: Kasese De facto independent state; not recognized
List of sovereign states in the 1970s
List_of_sovereign_states_in_the_1970s
Anthems of dependent territories, non-sovereign states, and regions
Romblon "Sulong Romblon" ("Forward Romblon") Unknown Dan Fabella Rwenzururu "Rwenzururu Anthem" 2008 Unknown Uganda Saarland "Saarlandlied" ("The Saarland
List_of_regional_anthems
Place in Western Region, Uganda
00°00′00″S 29°59′55″E / -0.00000°N 29.99861°E / -0.00000; 29.99861 Country Uganda Region Western Region Sub-Region Rwenzururu District Kasese District
Kikorongo
Place in Western Region of Uganda, Uganda
63139; 29.95917 Country Uganda Region Western Region of Uganda Sub-region Rwenzururu sub-region District Bundibugyo District Elevation 1,200 m (3,900 ft) Time
Bujerere
Place in Uganda
in the Western Region of Uganda. Mweya is located in Kasese District, Rwenzururu sub-region, Western Uganda. It lies within Queen Elizabeth National Park
Mweya
except for the Kingdom of Shambalai. 13 February 1963: The Kingdom of Rwenzururu proclaims independence from Tooro as an autonomous part of Uganda. 9 May
Political history of East Africa
Political_history_of_East_Africa
Hospital in Western Region, Uganda
Kilembe Mines Hospital, is a community hospital in the Western Region of Uganda. The hospital is located in the community of Kilembe, on the campus of
Kilembe_Mines_Hospital
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English Irish
Form of Piers from Peter.
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Arabic, Muslim
Reliance; Dependence
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Welsh form of Greek Margarites, MARGED means "pearl."
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, a high-priest of Amen Ra.
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Strong or courageous.
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One who has yellow colored body
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Development; Expansion
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Help, Victory
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Noble leader.
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