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Olimi I Of Toro
Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I was Omukama of the Kingdom of Tooro, from around 1830 until around 1861. He was the first (1st) Omukama of Tooro. Claim to the throne He was the eldest son of Rukirabasaija Agutamba Nyamutukura Kyebambe III, Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara at that time. His mother was a lady of the Ababwiju clan. He rebelled against his father and established his own kingdom at Kaboyo during his father's lifetime, beginning in 1822. He spurned the succession to Bunyoro-Kitara on his father's death. Married life Not much is known about the married life of Omukama Olimi I Offspring The offspring of Omukama Olimi I of Toro included the following: # Prince (Omubiito) whose name is not known. This prince fathered a son, one Prince (Omubiito) Kabuzi, a nephew of Nyaika, assisted his uncle Mushaga I in his campaign to seize the throne. He was defeated and killed at Kanyanyange, together with a number of other princes in 1870. Prince Kabuzi fathered a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omukama Of Toro
The Omukama of Tooro is the name given to the king of Tooro, one of the East African kingdom of Tooro. The kingdom was founded in 1830 by Omukama Kaboyo Olimi l who was the son of Kyebambe lll Nyamutukura, the king of Bunyoro. Since that time, Tooro existed as an independent kingdom until 1967 when President Apollo Milton Obote banned all kingdoms in Uganda. The kingdoms were reinstated as cultural institutions in 1993. The Omukama of Tooro and the other kings play a vital role in Ugandan politics as cultural leaders and agents of peace and stability in their respective kingdoms. Tooro and Bunyoro kingdoms enjoy a close relationship; the names of the kings of Tooro, including the rituals, traditions and practices associated with the monarchy are imitations from Bunyoro. The ruling clan in both kingdoms is Biito, and members of the clan are known as Ababiito. The rulers of the kingdom of Bunyoro are known as the Ababiito abajaawa (descendents of Jaawa). To make a clear distinction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toro Kingdom
Tooro is a Bantu kingdom located within the borders of Uganda. The current Omukama of Toro is King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV took to the throne of Tooro kingdom in 1995 at the age of just three years, after the death of his father Omukama Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Rwamuhokya Olimi III on August 26, 1995, at the age of 50. The people native to the kingdom are the Batooro, and their language is likewise called Rutooro, Bakonzo, Babwisi/Bamba. The Batoro and Banyoro speak closely related languages, Rutoro and Runyoro, and share many other similar cultural traits. The Batoro live on Uganda's western border, south of Lake Albert. History The Tooro Kingdom evolved out of a breakaway segment of Bunyoro sometime before the nineteenth century. It was founded in 1830 when Omukama Kaboyo Olimi I, the eldest son of Omukama of Bunyoro Nyamutukura Kyebambe III of Bunyoro, seceded and established his own independent kingdom. Absorbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyamutukura Kyebambe III Of Bunyoro
Omukama Nyamutukura Kyebambe III ruled Bunyoro (part of modern-day Uganda) from 1786–1835. In 1822, his eldest son rebelled and established his own independent kingdom, the Toro Kingdom Tooro is a Bantu kingdom located within the borders of Uganda. The current Omukama of Toro is King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV took to the throne of Tooro kingdom in 1995 at the age of just three .... References Toro Ugandan monarchies {{Africa-royal-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunyoro-Kitara
Bunyoro or Bunyoro-Kitara is a Bantu kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from the 13th 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''. The people of Bunyoro are also known as Nyoro or Banyoro (singular: ''Munyoro''); ''Banyoro'' means "people of Bunyoro"). The language spoken is Nyoro, also known as Runyoro. In the past, the traditional economy revolved around big game hunting of elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles. Today, the Banyoro are now agriculturalists who cultivate bananas, millet, cassava, yams, cotton, tobacco, coffee, and rice. The people are primarily Christian. History Establishment The kingdom of Bunyoro was established in the early 14th century by Rukidi-Mpuga after the dissolution of the Chwezi Empire.Mwambutsya, Ndebesa,Pre-capitalist Social Formation: The Case of the Banyankole of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruhaga Of Toro
Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, Uganda from around 1861 to 1862. He was the second (2nd) Omukama of Toro. Claim to the throne He was the third son of Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa, Omukama of Toro between 1822 and 1865. He ascended the throne upon the death of his father in 1861. Married life Not much is known about the married life of Omukama Ruhaga. Offspring There is no record available as to who were the children of Omukama Ruhaga. The final years Omukama Ruhaga was murdered by his brother, Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika, in 1866. Nyaika then seized the throne and became the Omukama. Succession table See also * Omukama of Toro References Toro 19th-century rulers in Africa 1866 deaths Year of birth unknown {{Africa-royal-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyaika Of Toro
Rukirabasaija Kasunga Kyebambe Nyaika was Omukama of the Kingdom of Tooro, from 1862 -1863, and 1864 -1874. He was the third (3rd) Omukama of Toro. Claim to the throne He was the fourth (4th) son of Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I, the first Omukama of Toro, who reigned between 1830 and 1861. There is no mention of who his mother was. He killed his elder brother Rukirabasaija Kazana Ruhaga, in 1862, and ascended the throne by force. Married life Not much is written about the married life of Omukama Kyebambe Nyaika. Offspring Omukama Nyaika is said to have fathered fourteen (14) sons, including the following: # Rukirabasaija Nyaika Mukabirere Olimi II, Omukama of Toro, who reigned between 1874 and 1876. # Prince (Omubiito) Mukarusa. He rebelled against his brother Nyaika Olimi II and seized Busongora in 1872. He was proclaimed Omukama under the title of Rukirabasaija Mukarusa Kyebambe II. He was defeated and killed in 1875, by the Bunyoro Army commanded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rukidi I Of Toro
Rukirabasaija Kato Rukidi I (kajjaju)was Omukama of the Kingdom of Toro, from 1871 until 1871. He was ''great and'' the fourth (4th) Omukama of Toro. Biography Claim to the throne He was the fifth son of Rukirabasaija Kaboyo Omuhundwa Kasusunkwanzi Olimi I, the first Omukama of Toro who reigned between 1822 and 1865. He rebelled against his elder brother, Kyebambe Nyaika in 1871, with the help of an invading army from Buganda. He seized the throne and Omukama Nyaika fled and went into hiding. Reign His reign was a very short one. Some accounts say it lasted only two months. He was deposed by his subjects and his brother Kyebambe Nyaika returned to the throne. Kato Rukidi 1 Rukirabasaija(Kajjaju) went in masaka and he followed by his sister,he got aland in Bukakata kunya the land now days called Bujjaju after their he went to another place now days Bwala hill and people of Masaka called him KAJJAJU ,he started anew family at Bwala hill and this family Bwala mukirangira is stil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Toro
Omukama wa Tooro (''The King of Tooro'') is the official title given to the king of Tooro, one of the East African kingdom of Tooro. The kingdom was founded in 1830 by Rukirabasaija Omukama Kaboyo Olimi l Amooti who was the son of Rukirabasaija Kyebambe lll Nyamutukura Amooti, the king of Bunyoro. Since that time, Tooro existed as an independent kingdom until 1967 when President Apollo Milton Obote banned all kingdoms in Uganda. The kingdoms were reinstated as cultural institutions in 1993. The Omukama of Tooro and the other kings play a vital role in Ugandan politics as cultural leaders and agents of peace and stability in their respective kingdoms. Tooro and Bunyoro kingdoms enjoy a close relationship. List of ''Abakama ba'' (Kings of) Tooro The following is a list of the ''Abakama'' of Tooro, starting around 1800 AD: # Kaboyo Olimi I, (Kasunsu Nkwanzi) c. 1830 - 1861 # Kazaana Ruhaga l, c.1861- 1862 # Nyaika Kasunga Kyebambe I, c. 1862-1863 and c. 1864 - 1874 # Kato Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toro People
The Toro people, Tooro people or Batooro are a Bantu ethnic group, native to the Tooro Kingdom, a subnational constitutional monarchy within Uganda. Population the following administrative districts constitute the Tooro Kingdom: (a) Kabarole District (b) Kamwenge District (c) Kyegegwa District and (d) Kyenjojo District. Those four districts had a combined total population of about 1 million people, according to the 2002 national population census. Culture Since Fort Portal Tourism city is the headquarter of Tooro Kingdom, the area has two inscribed elements of Empaako and Koogere oral traditions on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. Prominent people The following individuals are some of the prominent Batooro: # Elizabeth Bagaya - She is a lawyer, politician, diplomat, model and actress. She was the first female East African to be admitted to the English Bar. She is a paternal aunt of the current King of Toro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
