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Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere will make his return to Kasese district, the seat of his kingdom, today. His return comes after spending nearly seven years away. The Omusinga (king), had his access to his kingdom revoked as part of his bail conditions. This happened after government labeled multiple charges against him including treason, murder, attempted murder and other charges. ...

Business came to a standstill in Kasese town for the better part of Thursday as thousands of people thronged Booma Grounds in Kasese Municipality. This was to welcome the freed Rwenzururu royal guards. The two UPDF buses transporting the royal guards led by Capt. Derrick Mwesige Ayebale entered the central business district around 8:45am. This was amidst cheers and jubilations ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Police in Uganda have re-arrested a traditional leader who is facing treason and other charges hours after he was granted bail by a court, a judicial official said Saturday. Charles Wesley Mumbere was first detained in November after what he calls his royal guards refused an order by security forces to disarm and surrender, leading to a stand-off ...