Isaya Mukirania

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

Isaya Mukirania (also spelled Isaya Mukirane), known by his royal title Kibanzanga I, was the leader of the Rwenzururu movement and the first Omusinga (king) of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu.[1] He was formally succeeded by his son Charles Mumbere over 43 years later on 19 October 2009.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Rwenzururu Kingdom Commemorates Isaya Mukirania Anniversary". 4 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "US nurse's aide becomes Ugandan king". 19 October 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "Nurse-turned-king arrested after dozens killed in clashes in Uganda". Retrieved 25 February 2018.
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