Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom

Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom is one of the oldest Kingdoms in Africa. The Kingdom wielded the strongest military and economic power in the Great Lakes Region between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. At that time, the Kingdom covered much of the current Uganda, parts of Eastern Congo, Western Tanzania, Northern Kenya and small parcels of Burundi and Rwanda. But in the 1880s, the British Colonial Officers, desperate for economic resources, waged war on Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom. The purpose was to weaken the authority, influence and prestige of Omukama Yohana Cwa II Kabalega and destroy the only remaining independent and wealthy Bunyoro Kingdom.



Indeed the great King Kabalega using his strong army of "Abarusura" and employing warfare tactics resisted imperial colonization for over fifteen years even when his aggressors had superior military arsenal. The King demonstrated high military skills by adequately training and deploying "Abarusura" warriors and effectively assessing the capacity of the enemy. This made King Kabalega to appear super human, much revered and to enter into the annals of history. Many people including modern military planners envy him and are proud of him up today.

However, several years later, the Kingdom is steadily regaining her economic glory and influence. We now invite you to get an insight of the Kingdom's inspiring history, rich culture and development projects. Enjoy the opportunity to interact with the current King, His Majesty Agutamba Solomon Gafabusa Iguru and the Royal Family. Also interface with the warm and friendly Banyoro people of the oil rich Bunyoro Kingdom.

Empango anniversary

Traditionally the Mpango rituals last seven days. However, because of modernity only people closely and internally connected with the rituals are made to stay at the palace for the seven days.

NYAMYARO the traditional throne

The throne surrounded by various royal priceless traditional regalia. All the materials in the regalia like spears and crowns are handmade and the throne has existed for over 1000 years now.