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Rwenzururu Kingdom calls for mindset change and unity among subjects

3 September 2026, 1:02 pm

Rwenzururu subjects at the burial site of the first Omusinga of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu.

By Kyamanduma Patrick

During a visit to the royal tomb of the first Omusinga, Isaya Mukirania, Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma urged his subjects to embrace dialogue and peaceful engagement, saying conflicts within the Kingdom should now be addressed with a pen rather than spears and machetes.

Rwenzururu King, His Majesty Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma, has called on Banya Rwenzururu to embrace mindset change and uphold the Kingdom’s five pillars as part of efforts to rebrand and strengthen the institution.

The pillars are peace, unity in diversity, reconciliation, mindset change and socio-economic transformation.

The King’s message was delivered by the Minister of Information, Mobilisation and Kingdom Spokesperson, Hon. Geoffrey Kanyonyi, during a ceremony held yesterday at the Bulemba Royal Tombs in the Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese District, to mark 60 years since the death of the first Rwenzururu King, Isaya Mukirania Musabuli.

In his message, King Mumbere said the nature of conflicts in the Kingdom had changed, with the institution now embracing a pen for dialogue and peaceful engagement instead of the spears and machetes that characterised earlier struggles.

Hon. Geoffrey Kanyonyi, Minister of Information, Mobilisation and Kingdom Spokesperson, delivers King Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma’s message to Banya Rwenzururu during a ceremony at the Bulemba Royal Tombs in Kasese District.

Meanwhile, the Rwenzururu Kingdom Minister for Cultural Heritage, Native Administration and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Aganatiya Katya, told Banya Rwenzururu that the memorial ceremony marked the beginning of preparations for the annual coronation anniversary celebrations of His Majesty Charles Wesley Mumbere.

Hon. Aganatiya Katya explains the significance of 2 September to Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu and why the date should be commemorated.

Representing the Royal Family, Prince Charles Masanduku Maate commended Banya Rwenzururu for observing and respecting Memorial Day. He cautioned Kingdom subjects against deforestation and urged them to plant tree species that support and preserve the existing ecosystem of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Prince Charles Masanduku Maate appreciates Banya Rwenzururu for turning up to observe and commemorate Memorial Day.

Owek. Geoffrey Kanyonyi was accompanied, among others, by the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Environment and Disaster Mitigation, Hon. Enid Kabugho, as well as other Kingdom officials and guests.