Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are underway in the Rwenzururu Kingdom for the 58th coronation anniversary of Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere. The commemorative event, which will also mark 15 years since the kingdom’s official recognition by the government, is scheduled for October 19 at Kilembe Golf Course in Kasese …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court sitting in Kampala has dismissed an application in which Rwenzururu Kingdom leader Charles Wesley Mumbere wanted his pistol returned to him. He argues that the charges that led to its confiscation were dropped against him. Lady Justice …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture. The partnership is aimed at the socio-economically uplifting communities in the Rwenzori region. A statement from NARO on Friday said the partnership is a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday met with and held discussions with His Majesty Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere of Rwenzururu Kingdom and his wife Her Royal Highness Nyabaghole Agnes Ithungu Asimawe at State House, Entebbe. During the meeting, President Museveni was happy to learn …
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Entebbe , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised that his government will in the next financial year start the reconstruction of the palace of the Omusinga of Rwenzururu Charles Wesley Mumbere. Speaking at State House Entebbe on Wednesday where he met with Mumbere, his wife …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charles Wesley Mumbere, the Cultural Leader of the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR kingdom, has emphasized that his cultural institution promotes inclusivity and does not discriminate among the various tribes in the Rwenzori region. Speaking to Christians at St. Paul Cathedral in Kasese town, Mumbere stressed …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has called for peace and unity among the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR subjects. The message was delivered by the State Minister for Gender and Culture, Peace Mutuzo at the homecoming event for the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu Cultural leader Charles Wesley Mumbere Irema Ngoma …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Charles Wesley Mumbere homecoming organizing committee is facing challenges in meeting the budget as the day approaches. Mumbere’s return is scheduled for October 4, 2023. The homecoming organizing committee, along with the three pillars of the Kingdom, which include the Royal Family, Kingdom Veterans, …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business came to a standstill in Kasese town for the better part of Thursday as thousands of people thronged Booma Grounds in Kasese Municipality to welcome the freed Rwenzururu royal guards. The two UPDF buses transporting the royal guards led by Capt. Derrick Mwesige Ayebale …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six Rwenzururu royal guards released by the International Crimes Division of the High court on Monday arrived in Kasese district on Thursday amidst calls for the government to consider withdrawing all charges against the suspects. The six are part of the more than 200 royal …
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