Isaya Mukirania Explained

Isaya Mukirania
Reign:30 June 1963 – 2 September 1966
Coronation:30 June 1963
Succession:1st Omusinga of Rwenzururu
Predecessor:Monarchy established
Successor:Charles Mumbere
Death Date:2 September 1966[1]

Isaya Mukirania (also spelled Isaya Mukirane, d. 2 September 1966), known by his royal title Kibanzanga I, was the leader of the Rwenzururu movement and the first Omusinga (king) of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu on 30 June 1963 (Coronation date).[2] [3] He was formally succeeded by his son Charles Mumbere over 43 years after his death, on 19 October 2009.[4] [5] [3] [6]

Isaya died on 2 September 1966.[3] He was buried on Bulemba peak with in the Rwenzori Mountains.In 1953, Isaya founded the Bakonzo Cultural Research Association.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rwenzururu Kingdom Commemorates Isaya Mukirania Anniversary. 25 February 2018. 4 September 2013.
  2. Web site: Bakonzo pay homage to their ex-leader . 2023-03-20 . New Vision . en.
  3. Web site: My Rwenzururu My Identity: Chapter 1 - My Rwenzururu My Identity, book by Muhidin . 2023-03-23 . www.booksie.com . en.
  4. News: US nurse's aide becomes Ugandan king. 25 February 2018. 19 October 2009.
  5. News: Nurse-turned-king arrested after dozens killed in clashes in Uganda. 25 February 2018. en.
  6. Web site: Luscombe . Stephen . Tribe - The Hidden History Of The Mountains Of The Moon . 2023-03-26 . www.britishempire.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Bakonzo to protect all â€" LC5 . 2023-03-23 . New Vision . en.