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, d. 2 September 1966), known by his royal title Kibanzanga I, was a Ugandan secessionist leader and non-sovereign monarch who served as the leader of the Rwenzururu movement during the 1960s,[2] and was the first Omusinga (king) of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu on 30 June 1963 (Coronation date).[1][3][4] He was formally succeeded by his son Charles Mumbere over 43 years after his death, on 19 October 2009.[5][6][4][7]
Isaya died on 2 September 1966.[3][4][7] He was buried on Bulemba peak with in the Rwenzori Mountains.[3]
In 1953, Isaya founded the Bakonzo Cultural Research Association.[8]
References
- 1 2 "Rwenzururu Kingdom Commemorates Isaya Mukirania Anniversary". 4 September 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ↑ Abdullahi, Yusra (2026). "'Uhuru Rwenzururu': The Limits of Self-Determination at the United Nations". Itinerario: 1–19. doi:10.1017/S0165115326100771. ISSN 0165-1153.
- 1 2 3 "Bakonzo pay homage to their ex-leader". New Vision. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- 1 2 3 "My Rwenzururu My Identity: Chapter 1 - My Rwenzururu My Identity, book by Muhidin". www.booksie.com. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ↑ "US nurse's aide becomes Ugandan king". 19 October 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ↑ "Nurse-turned-king arrested after dozens killed in clashes in Uganda". Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- 1 2 Luscombe, Stephen. "Tribe - The Hidden History Of The Mountains Of The Moon". www.britishempire.co.uk. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ "Bakonzo to protect all â€" LC5". New Vision. Retrieved 23 March 2023.