Bunyoro
Also known as Unyoro, Bunyoro-Kitara
Bunyoro, also called Bunyoro-Kitara, is a traditional Bantu kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from the 16th century to the 19th century. It is ruled by the King (Omukama) of Bunyoro-Kitara. The current ruler is Solomon Iguru I, the 27th Omukama.
Key facts
- Country.native_name
- Obukama bwa Bunyoro-Kitara (Nyoro)
- Country.conventional_long_name
- Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom
- Country.common_name
- Bunyoro-Kitara
- Country.status
- State from16th century-1894Currently a non-sovereign monarchy within Uganda
- Country.image_flag
- File:Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Flag.png
- Country.image_coat
- Wappen Bunyoro.png
- Country.national_motto
- ''Habwa Ruhanga n'Ihanga Lyange'' "For God and My Country"
- Country.image_map
- Bunyoro (map).png
- Country.image_map_caption
- Location of Bunyoro (red) in Uganda (pink).
- Country.national_anthem
- "Bunyoro-Kitara Anthem" File:Anthem of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.ogg
- Country.official_languages
- Runyoro, English
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Article
20 sectionsContents
- History
- Establishment
- Expansion
- Decline
- Contemporary society
- Geography
- Territory and sphere of influence
- Culture and society
- ''Empaako''
- Social Classes
- Art
- Medicine
- Economy
- Slavery
- Military
- Infrastructure
- Communication
- Notes
- References
- External links
Bunyoro, also called Bunyoro-Kitara, is a traditional Bantu kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from the 16th century to the 19th century. It is ruled by the King (Omukama) of Bunyoro-Kitara. The current ruler is Solomon Iguru I, the 27th Omukama.
==History==