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The former UNAIDS Executive Director Mr. Michel Sidibe handing over an award to RA Omukama Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru 1 in 2018 in recognition & appreciation for the King's fight against HIV/AIDS in Bunyoro and Uganda in general.
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His Royal Highness Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru 1. King Of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.
Hangiriza Agutamba, Hangiriza enkya Nuungi.
Eguunda guunde Karuzika.
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Omwana a'li omuka Kandi emigisa yoona agitwaire❤️
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The Queen of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Omugo Margaret Karunga Adyeeri, the Queen of Tooro Best Kemigisa and the Nnabagereka of Buganda at Igenge Royal Palace at the Royal wedding reception of the Kyabazinga Busoga.
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Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom congratulates His Royal Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi as he commemorates his 30th coronation anniversary.
Congratulations Your Royal Majesty & the people of Buganda.
We wish you a peaceful & colorful celebration.
@BugandaOfficial
@cpmayiga
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Omugo Margaret Karunga Adyeri ahikirre hakikaali kya Igenge. Hanu niho hatekanizibwe kutangirra hamu nokwikaliza abagenyi ba Omukama
@KingNadiopeIV
hamu na Omugo we
@mutesijovia11
habwa
#BusogaRoyalWedding
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The Kyabazinga of Busoga His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV is in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom for a private visit to His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.
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Special Moments of our Bunyoro -kitara kingdom Queen, Omugo Margaret Karunga Adyeri with Isebantu
@KingNadiopeIV
and Ihnebantu
@mutesijovia11
at
#BusogaRoyalWedding
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Obukama Bwa Bunyoro-Kitara bukugondeza Omugo Margaret Karunga Adyeri amazaarwa amarungi.
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HRH Kyabazinga
@KingNadiopeIV
said he came to seek blessings of his grandparents before wedding on 18th November 2023. He also updated the King about key developments in Busoga Kingdom.
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The Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I yesterday hosted the Prime Minister of Buganda Owek Charles Peter Mayiga Akiiki who paid a courtesy call on him at Karuziika Palace.
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Congratulations Muzukulu Waife.
Tukukutabarukya kutuletera Omugo.
Virtual Portrait Unveiling ,
Her Royal Highness Inebantu ( Queen of Busoga), Jovia Mutesi
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Work in progress
Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Parliament (Orukurato) under renovation.
The original design is being maintained with other improvements.
#TurambuleBunyoro
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Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom congratulates Kitara FC upon winning KCCA FC in the Uganda Premier League match played last night. Congratulations Kitara FC, Bunyoro's pride
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OMUKAMA CONDUCTS NEW MOON RITUALS
The Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I yesterday presided over the new moon Cultural festival which was held at Karuziika Royal Palace.
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Omuhikirwa Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi a'li harubunga rwe omu Bukama bwa
@BugandaOfficial
Hali akugya kuitiranamu, Omuhikirwa, Abagaatwa, nabataka ba Kabaka.
Ahikirre hagati yamasemererwa gaingi obu natangirwa Owek.
@cpmayiga
📷
@BugandaOfficial
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The Kyabazinga of Busoga His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope IV
@KingNadiopeIV
today met the Omukama of Bunyoro Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I at Karuziika Royal Palace in Hoima City.
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The Residence in Seychelles island where King Kabalega used to reside where he was exiled for 23 years.
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We Congratulate HRH Dr
@KingOyoOfficial
and the entire Tooro kingdom for the successful premier of King OYO Royal Rwenzori Mountain Expedition Movie that highlights the exciting adventures of Omukama and aims at raising awareness about the impact of ClimateChange.
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The colorful ceremony of hosting His Royal Highness
@KingNadiopeIV
was attended by the family of Kabumba, & a few invited cultural, religious, political, & business leaders.
Later after, HRH appreciated & shared a light moment with kabumba's guests.
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Congratulations Dr.Yona Baguma, upon your appointment as the New Director General of NARO.
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Assembling of rigs to drill Kingfisher oil field underway. Good progress in Uganda's journey to achieve commercial oil production.
@CNOOCUgandaLtd
@UNOC_UG
@PAU_Uganda
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Our Prime Minister Owek Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi yesterday but one led a delegation of BKK officials to
@BugandaOfficial
for an official visit.
The delegation traveled on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Buganda Owek.
@cpmayiga
who visited BKK in July this year.
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Omuhikirwa Waitu Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi, hamu na Omuhikirwa wa Obukama bwa
@ObukamaBwaTooro
Owek Steven kiyingi nabo tibarutumire mwana ha mukoro ogw'obuswezi oburukwera obwa HRH isebantu
@KingNadiopeIV
hamu na inebantu
@mutesijovia11
#EmbagaYaMwenemu
#BusogaRoyalWedding
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The Rt. Hon Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Robinah Nabanja Akiiki and the 1st Deputy Prime Minister Rt. Hon Alintwala Kadaga arrive for the Commemoration of the 29th anniversary of His Majesty Omukama Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I
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Obukama Bwa Bunyoro Kitara, bukutabaarukya Kyabazinga Isebantu William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV habw'okuhika emyaka mwenda kuruga ajuumura engoma ya Busoga.
Tukukugondeza okujaguza okurungi.
@KingNadiopeIV
Ghanghaala Issebantu.
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The Prime Minster of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi, and the Prime minister of Tooro kingdom Owek. Steven Kiyingi attending the Royal wedding of the HRH
@KingNadiopeIV
of Busoga.
#BusogaRoyalWedding
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Today is Special. Happy birthday to the Queen of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Omugo Margaret Karunga Adyeeri
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Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Owek Andrew Byakutaga yesterday represented Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom at the 28th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Dr Oyo Nyimba Iguru IV, the Omukama of Tooro
We congratulate His Royal Majesty & the people of Tooro.
@KingOyoOfficial
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Omukama performs New Moon festival
The Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara His Royal Majesty Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I yesterday presided over a New Moon festival that was held at Karuziika Royal Palace in Hoima City.
The New Moon Norm is a core function that is performed by the King.
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Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom congratulates Kitara FC upon qualifying to play the Uganda Cup finals for the first time in the Club's history.
The Club is carrying the Bunyoro flag high.
We wish Kitara FC victory in all its fixtures. Congratulations
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Hoima City is set to get a modern stadium. The Stadium will have several social economic opportunities for Bunyoro.
We warmly welcome the development.
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Omuhikirwa wa Obukama bwa Bunyoro-Kitara kuruga Omwaka gwa 1940-1947,
Owek. Peter k. Nyangabyaki.
Manya Abahikirwa ba Bunyoro-Kitara.
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Happy birthday Ateenyi . Long live our Prime Minister(Omuhukirwa). Thanks for the work your doing for our kingdom.
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Omwaka gwa 2024 gubaberre gwa obusinguzi hamu nenkurakurana.
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The meeting was held at Bulange-Mengo, the headquarters of Buganda Kingdom. The Buganda officials included cabinet ministers, the Speaker of the Buganda Parliament, Chiefs & tourism promoters.
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Omukama Kabalega passed on on 6th April 1923 at Mpumwire Hill in Busoga on his way back home after spending over 23 years in exile at Seychelles Island where he had been held by British colonialists for his resistance against imperialism.
#KabalegaMemorialDay
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A happy birthday to our Rt. Hon. Prime Minister
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Orubuga rwa Masindi omu mwaka gwa 1963.
Abamanyire Masindi kurungi; Oha akusoborra kutugambirra ibara Lya omuhanda (Street) gunu omubwahati?
#TurambuleBunyoro
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A delegation of officials from Buganda Kingdom is on a working visit to Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom.
The delegation is led by the Prime Minister of Buganda Owek Charles Peter Mayiga Akiiki.
The delegat received by BKK Prime Minister Owek Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi
@BugandaOfficial
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Underground Granaries and tunnels;
They're found in Hoima and other parts of the region, they where used then by Omukama Kabalega for food safety in times of war and prolonged drought.
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Listen to the commentary after Kitara FC winning the Uganda Cup. They played and conquered Uganda.They traveled all the way from Kitara to Kampala and they have won it for Western Uganda, for Kabalega, for all Ugandans that support Kitara FC.
Kabalega Leega leega
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The Bunyoro Kingdom Delegation to Lancaster House, London in 1961 to negotiate Uganda's Independence.
Pictured at Entebbe Airport L to R, Owek. John Nyakatura, Omukama Sir Tito Winyi (centre) putting on a hat & Extreme Right Owek. Laurent Muganwa, the then Bunyoro Chief Justice
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Obukwenda obw'amazaarwa ag'omujuni Yesu Kristu okuruga omunyamirimo y'omuhikirwa.
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Happening Now
The burial of Mr. Swizine Muganda Amooti is underway in Karwenyi village in Kyegegwa district.
The Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara diocese Rt Rev Samuel Kahuma Abwooli is leading the service.
The deceased is the father to our Queen, Omugo Margret Karunga Adyeeri.
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The Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Owek Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi will be live on NBS TV tomorrow morning discussing the legacy of Omukama Kabalega and preparations for the Kabalega Independence Run 2023
@nbstv
@Kabalegafndn
@KabalegaOldBoys
@JamboreeHoima
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After defeating KCCA FC in the Uganda Premier League, Kitara FC fans sang the Bunyoro anthem to celebrate the win.
Congratulations the Royals, the Pride of Bunyoro.
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Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom rejects a decision by EU Parliament calling for a suspension of EACOP project.
The BKK Premier Owek. Andrew Byakutaga wants the resolution rescinded.
The Kingdom backs EACOP & all oil projects
@PAU_Uganda
@UNOC_UG
@TotalEnergiesUG
@CNOOCUgandaLtd
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HRH
@KingNadiopeIV
is accompanied by senior officials in
@Busoga_Kingdom
and some of his close relatives.
The Kyabazinga will this morning meet the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I at Karuziika Royal Palace.
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Bunyoro is mourning the death of Mzee Matayo Barwogeza, who is among the people who fought for the return of Buyaga & Bugangaizi counties which the British had donated to Buganda.
He was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Bwikara subcounty, Kagadi district.
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The holder of the garden rake with agricultural seedlings also attended the ceremony.
The new moon festival is an old cultural tradition that is done by Kings of Bunyoro-Kitara every month.
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UPDATES:OMUKAMA'S 30TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The Pre-Commemoration Music festival (Omujaato ) is underway in Buliisa district at Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom's Buliisa County headquarters.
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There are also plans to set up Omukama Kabalega statues in Kagadi town in Kagadi district, Kiziranfumbi town in Kikuube district and Kinuubi round about in Hoima City.
More commemoration events will be announced in the due course.
#KabalegaMemorialDay
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A demonstration of traditional grinding using stones in Bunyoro.
It is an ancient practice that has been preserved for centuries.
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Kabumba's 30th Coronation anniversary celebrations.
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After hearing from his subjects, Rukirabasaija Omukama Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I went back to the throne where he conducted rituals.
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We congratulate Kitara FC upon winning Bright Stars (3-1) and being among the top 5 teams in the Uganda Premier League (UPL).
Keep up the good performance. Target a UPL trophy.
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Prince David Rukidi Mpuga, Princes Masamba Nkwanzi Daisy, princes Dauphin Kabatalesa the personal assistant to Omugo, Head of BKK regalia Owek. Muhuruzi George, Owek. Rucunya Mugenyi, the BKK Okwiri, Mr Atuha Moses, the clerk to parliament.
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Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister, Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi has arrived in Tooro Kingdom, at karuzika Royal Palace in fort portal to attend the 29th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Magesty Dr Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV the King of Tooro Kingdom.
#EmpangoYa29
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The people of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom & Acholi people have historical blood & cultural relationships. We are always together in joy & sadness.
We're saddened by the demise of Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanya
Condolences to family, Acholi & Uganda. RIP
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Updates from Empango commemoration 2023
Omugo arrives at the venue
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Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom appreciates Owek. Musinguzi Denis, a Registered Surveyor of Uganda (RSU) for a contribution of One Million Shillings towards the 30th Coronation Anniversary celebrations of His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom
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The Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Owek Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi was welcomed by jubilant Boda Boda cyclists from Waaki River to Bulisa
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Ijuura Kondo and select officials from the office of Omuhikirwa.
Palace Staff and hereditary keepers such as the rain maker, Royal drummers (Abakondere), the holder of the Royal Spear (Erihango) the holder of the disciplinary stick (Orujunju),
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Obukama Bwa Bunyoro-Kitara bukutabaarukya abasiramu boona okumalirra kurungi ekisiibo.
Tukubagondeza okujaguza kurungi Eid Al-fitr.
Eid Mubarak
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Happy birthday to our Tourism & Production Officer Mr. Kasagama Abdul Ateenyi.
Amazaarwa marungi Omubiito Ateenyi.
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After government operationalising Hoima City, many people have petitioned the Kingdom to influence the city authorities to build a giant statue in remembrance of Omukama Kabalega. Omukama Kabalega is an African hero who resisted colonialism. His capital was at Mparo.
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Omuhikirwa wa Obukama bwa Bunyoro-Kitara kuruga Omwaka gwa 1947-1952,
Owek. Balam Mukasa jaberi.
Manya Abahikirwa ba Bunyoro-Kitara.
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Proceeds from the run have bought maternal delivery beds and sterilizers for Kibaale health centre IV in Kibaale district.
Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom appreciates all participants, security agencies, sponsors, partners, supporters and friends. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
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Omukama Kabalega ruled Bunyoro from 1870-1899. He was buried at Mparo Royal tombs in Hoima City where he had set up his Palace during his reign. His burial site, located along Hoima -Masindi road is a historical, cultural and heritage site.
#KabalegaMemorialDay
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The New Moon ceremony is one of the core functions which the reigning King of Bunyoro-Kitara performs every month.
The new moon cultural norm was attended by Okwir, Omupanyarwa, Omukonda, Nyamyaro keepers, Ababiito, Abaranga, Abatimbo, Head of regalia, Hereditary Abajwara Kondo,
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Happy birthday to our Administrative Assistant Ms. Nyangoma Ishabella Amooti.
Amazaarwa marungi Omurongo Amooti.
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OMUKAMA ATTENDING ROYAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
The Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I has arrived at St. Peter's Cathedral in Hoima City to attend his Royal thanksgiving service.
He moved in a motorcade from Karuziika Palace to Church.
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Omukoro gwokujaguza emyaka asatu okuruga Rukirabasaija Omukama ajuumura Engoma.
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Kitara FC has won this year's Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Solomon Okwalinga's goal was enough to defeat NEC FC at Muteesa II Stadium
The Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Owek Andrew Byakutaga participated in a medal award ceremony.
Congratulations Bunyoro's Pride
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BURSARY ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BUNYORO-KITARA KINGDOM.
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The native food festival is scheduled for 7th-9th of June at Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Parliament Gardens.
A number of Bunyoro native dishes will be prepared through out the days of the festival in an effort to showcase, promote and preserve Bunyoro's traditional foods.
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The routes that will be followed by participants in Empango Marathon that is slated for Saturday 8th June 2024.
A participant will choose one of the two routes. One route is 10 kilometers. Another route is 5 kilometers.
#EmpangoRun2024
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RA.OMUKAMA PRESIDES OVER NEW MOON FESTIVAL
The Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom His Royal Majesty Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I yesterday presided over a new moon Cultural festival which was held at Karuziika Royal Palace.
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Orufumo rwa kiro kinu:
Orwara rutali rwawe tirukukwata omu kifunjo (roughly translated, "Nobody else's finger will touch your anus").
Meaning:
- You, yourself, is your best caregiver.
Moral:
If you want anything good, do it yourself. Do not neglect yourself.
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Engabi ziri Omwirisizo eryenyamaiswa omu nyamasaza ya Hoima. Engabi guli gumu hamiziro omu Bunyoro.
Abarambuzi baingi abaija Bunyoro okurora eby'oburambuzi.
#TurambuleBunyoro
#KabalegaMemorialDay
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EMPANGO MARATHON
This year's Empango Marathon has been held in Hoima City.
The Run was flagged off by the Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Owek Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi.
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Obukama Bwa Bunyoro-Kitara bukutabarukya Ssabasaja Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Kabaka wa Buganda hamu nabantu be boona hakujaguza emyaka 31 kuruga Kabaka ajuumura engoma.
Hangaara Kabaka.
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