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Kabalega Of Bunyoro
Chwa II Kabalega (18 June 1853 – 6 April 1923), was the ruler or Omukama of Bunyoro in Uganda from 1870 to 1899. Biography In 1869, Kamurasi died, and two of the legitimate royal candidates, Kabalega and Kabigure, could not agree on who should be his successor. This led to a devastating war of succession in the Empire of Kitara. Normally, such wars to determine a legitimate successor were supposed to be brief and decisive until only one claimant to the throne was left alive, but sometimes these conflicts dragged on for years, destabilised all of society and led to famines, massacres and refugee crises. In this case, the clan leaders and the dead king's brother Prince Nyaika were so tired of Kabalega and Kabigure's constant fighting that they ordered Kabalega, who had the upper hand, to respect Bunroyo's laws of succession and just-war conventions, and end the war. When Kabalega was crowned king, he set out to develop his new empire via trade and especially the Kibiro Saltw ... [...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 Ugandan politics, especially among the Banyoro people of whom he is the titular head. He is closely related to the Omukama of Toro 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— ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |