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Ethnic tensions are brewing in Kasese as Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere visits Katwe K’abatooro. This is an area where some locals apparently do not recognize his cultural leadership. The Omusinga is today expected in the town on the final leg of a cross-kingdom tour. However, the visit has been opposed by a group claiming he is infringing on the ...

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. ...

The Omusiga of Rwenzururu, Charles Wesley Mumbere, has warned his subjects to guard against engaging in acts of violence. Mumbere, in particular, warned the youth to shun known or unknown individuals or groups of people. Apparently, they approach the youth asking them to fight with promises of fabulous rewards. ‘’I have received reports that there are some people who are ...

Wang Lei Alur cultural and Rwenzori Mountains sites are at high risk of extinction due to negative impact of climate change, Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda new report has revealed. According to the findings affected cultural sites associated values and traditions have already disappeared. The stress that Wang Lei along river nile is under threat of being washed away by ...

In November 2016, Uganda witnessed a mini or rather unsuccessful coup coming from western part of the country particularly the Rwenzururu kingdom in Kasese district where a good number of men lost their lives and left children and women ( widows ) in agony during the army raid on the Kingdom. Check also: Armed Soldiers Stationed Around My Home- Winnie Kiiza ...