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Royal Order Of The Engabu
The Royal Order of the Engabu ''(English: Order of the Shield)'' is a single-grade royal order, within the Kingdom of Bunyoro in Uganda and is awarded solely by the Omukama of Bunyoro. The order was re-established in 2010, replacing the old Royal Order of the Crown. The name change was done to make sure that the Order of the Crown and the Order of the Coronet Wearer were not confused. The honour is junior to the ancient Royal Order of the Omujwaara Kondo. It is normally granted twice a year, once during the Empango ceremony (which most often is on June 11 each year) and the other on the birthday of the Omukama (H.M. Solomon Iguru I's birthday is June 18) The recipients of The Order of the Engabu are invested with a breast star that is 90 millimeters in diameter, which is worn at Empango ceremonies or other appropriate formal occasions. Members of the Order sit in a special place of honour during the Empango events. Originally, recipients of the Order of the Engabu were required ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunyoro
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 Southwester ... [...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 and developed the Kingdom, such as establishing the institution of the Association of the Representatives of Bunyoro-Kitara. On 13 July 2010 The International Organization – CCLP Worldwide (Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC) bestowed the highest honor of the organization to Solomon Iguri for his services to the people of Bunyoro-Kitar His Majesty's status and position was formally recognised in the Uganda Gazette legal notice No. 303 of 201http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=6605 Awards List of awards: * Grand Master (order), Gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orders, Decorations, And Medals Of Uganda
The Ugandan honours system consists of orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation. The current awards were are provided for by The National Honours and Awards Act , 2001. Orders and medals Republic of Uganda List of medals of the Republic of Uganda: *The National Independence Medal *The Nalubaale Medal *The Damu Medal *The Luwero Triangle Medal *The Kagera River Medal *The Kyoga Medal Bunyoro Kingdom List of Orders and medals of the Bunyoro Kingdom: * Royal Order of the Omujwaara Kondo The Royal Order of the Omujwaara Kondo (English: Order of the Coronet Wearer) is the oldest and highest royal order of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom and is awarded solely by the Omukama (King) of Bunyoro. It is a single-grade honour, separated int ... * Royal Order of the Engabu * Most Honorable Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega ** Medal of Merit ** Medal for Outstanding Contributions **Commemorative Medal References External links *Ribbon Bar Diagram [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muedzul Lail Tan Kiram
Muedzul Lail Tan Kiram (born 28 August 1966) is the head of the Royal House of Sulu, a position which he has held since 16 February 1986. As the eldest son of the former Sultan Mohammad Mahakuttah Abdulla Kiram (who reigned 1974–1986), he is the legitimate heir claimant to the throne of the Sultanate of Sulu. He is a pretender to the throne as the 35th Sultan of Sulu. Personal life Muedzul Lail Tan Kiram was born on 28 August 1966 on the island of Jolo in present-day Philippines, the eldest son of Mohammad Mahakuttah Abdulla Kiram, 34th Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo and his first wife Dayang-Dayang Farida Tan-Kiram. Muedzul Lail Tan Kiram studied at Universidad de Zamboanga in Zamboanga City where he got his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Between 1995 and 1996, he continued his higher studies in Islam in Lahore, Pakistan. As of 2016, he lives on the island of Jolo. Currently, he is also involved as a local civic leader on the island and Sulu in general, regularly meeting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Order Of The Engabu
The Royal Order of the Engabu ''(English: Order of the Shield)'' is a single-grade royal order, within the Kingdom of Bunyoro in Uganda and is awarded solely by the Omukama of Bunyoro. The order was re-established in 2010, replacing the old Royal Order of the Crown. The name change was done to make sure that the Order of the Crown and the Order of the Coronet Wearer were not confused. The honour is junior to the ancient Royal Order of the Omujwaara Kondo. It is normally granted twice a year, once during the Empango ceremony (which most often is on June 11 each year) and the other on the birthday of the Omukama (H.M. Solomon Iguru I's birthday is June 18) The recipients of The Order of the Engabu are invested with a breast star that is 90 millimeters in diameter, which is worn at Empango ceremonies or other appropriate formal occasions. Members of the Order sit in a special place of honour during the Empango events. Originally, recipients of the Order of the Engabu were required ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collar Of The Order Of The Engabu
Collar may refer to: Human neckwear *Clerical collar (informally ''dog collar''), a distinctive collar used by the clergy of some Christian religious denominations *Collar (clothing), the part of a garment that fastens around or frames the neck *Collar (jewelry), an ornament for the neck *Collar (order), a symbol of membership in various chivalric orders *Designation of workers by collar color *Livery collar, including Collar of Esses, worn around the neck and shoulders as a mark of office *Ruff (clothing), a type of collar worn in Western Europe from the mid-sixteenth century to the mid-seventeenth century *Slave collar *Collar (BDSM), a device of any material placed around the neck of the submissive partner in BDSM Animal collars *Collar (animal), a strap around an animal's neck to which a leash or tag may be attached *Dog collar, a piece of material put around the neck of a dog *Cat collar, a piece of material put around the neck of a cat *Elizabethan collar, a protective devi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Order Of The Engabu, Sash & Breast Star
Royal may refer to: People * Royal (name), a list of people with either the surname or given name * A member of a royal family Places United States * Royal, Arkansas, an unincorporated community * Royal, Illinois, a village * Royal, Iowa, a city * Royal, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Royal, Nebraska, a village * Royal, Franklin County, North Carolina, an unincorporated area * Royal, Utah, a ghost town * Royal, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Royal Gorge, on the Arkansas River in Colorado * Royal Township (other) Elsewhere * Mount Royal, a hill in Montreal, Canada * Royal Canal, Dublin, Ireland * Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Royal'' (Jesse Royal album), a 2021 reggae album * ''The Royal'', a British medical drama television series * ''The Royal Magazine'', a monthly British literary magazine published between 1898 and 1939 * ''Royal'' (Indian magazine), a men's lifestyle bimonthly * Royal Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Order Of The Engabu
The Royal Order of the Engabu ''(English: Order of the Shield)'' is a single-grade royal order, within the Kingdom of Bunyoro in Uganda and is awarded solely by the Omukama of Bunyoro. The order was re-established in 2010, replacing the old Royal Order of the Crown. The name change was done to make sure that the Order of the Crown and the Order of the Coronet Wearer were not confused. The honour is junior to the ancient Royal Order of the Omujwaara Kondo. It is normally granted twice a year, once during the Empango ceremony (which most often is on June 11 each year) and the other on the birthday of the Omukama (H.M. Solomon Iguru I's birthday is June 18) The recipients of The Order of the Engabu are invested with a breast star that is 90 millimeters in diameter, which is worn at Empango ceremonies or other appropriate formal occasions. Members of the Order sit in a special place of honour during the Empango events. Originally, recipients of the Order of the Engabu were required ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustan Society
The Augustan Society, Inc., headquartered in Orlando, Florida, was founded in 1957 to preserve material related to heraldry, genealogy, nobility, and orders of chivalry; and to further chivalric ideals in society. The Society moved to its current location from its long-time home in California in 2007. The Society's journal, ''The Augustan Omnibus'', is published semi-annually. Boasting one of North America's most complete libraries of some 20,000 volumes dedicated to nobility, chivalry, genealogy, and heraldry, the Society supports research in these fields. In addition to these main goals of fostering research and promoting chivalry, the Augustan Society has sub-groups of interest available to members. The first two were established to promote the ideals of the Society and are as follows: * The Order of the Augustan Eagle, established to serve as the court of honor of the Augustan Society, as well as to set the privileges of the members of the Society. * The Noble Company of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omukama
{{Unreferenced, date=December 2009 Omukama: often translated as "king of kings", (O)Mukama means in Bantu languages, Bantu (Banyoro-, Batoro- and other languages) something like "superior milkman/milkbringer". The title "Omukama" is used in the region of Uganda and neighbouring countries, especially in the kingdoms of "Bunyoro" and "Toro (kingdom), Toro". After reestablishing the Ugandan kingdoms in the 1990s the Omukama are nowadays accepted "kings" with a merely cultural function. See also * Omukama of Bunyoro * Omukama of Toro Society of Uganda Royal titles ... [...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] |
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