Omusinga of Rwenzururu explained

Royal Title:	Omusinga
Native Name:	Omusinga wa Rwenzururu
Realm:	Rwenzururu
Incumbent:	Charles Mumbere
Incumbentsince:	19 October 2009
His/Her:	His
Heir Apparent:	None
Residence:	Buhikira Royal Palace, Kasese
First Monarch:	Isaya Mukirania
Date:	30 June 1963

Omusinga of Rwenzururu (Konjo: Omusinga wa Rwenzururu) is the royal title given to the monarchs of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu. The title was technically held by Charles Mumbere for over 43 years after the first Omusinga, his father Isaya Mukirania, died in 1966.^[1] However, Mumbere was not formally crowned and recognised by the Ugandan government until 2009.^{[2] [3]}

List of Abasinga

1. 1963–1966: Isaya Mukirania (Kibanzanga I)
2. 2009–present: Charles Mumbere (Irema-Ngoma I)^[4]

See also

• Rwenzururu movement
• Konjo people

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bakonzo to protect all â€" LC5 . 2023-03-23 . New Vision . en.
2. News: Rwenzururu Kingdom Commemorates Isaya Mukirania Anniversary. 25 February 2018. 4 September 2013.
3. News: US nurse's aide becomes Ugandan king. 25 February 2018. 19 October 2009.
4. Web site: 2021-01-11 . Bakonzo mass circumcision ceremony called off . 2023-03-23 . Monitor . en.