- July 16, 2018
- Posted by: Communications
- Categories: Omukama Kabalega, Our History
DATE OF BIRTH: 18th June 1853
FATHER: Omukama Kamurasi Mirundi Rukanama rwa Kanembe KYEBAMBE IV (1822–1869).
MOTHER: Kanyange Nyamutahingurwa Abwooli Omunyonzakati.
REIGN: 1869 to 1899
HOUSE: Babiito Dynasty (23rd Omukama from the Babiito Dynasty)
PREDECESSOR: Omukama Kamurasi KYEBAMBI IV (1822–1869)
SUCCESSOR: Omukama Yosiya KITAHIMBWA (1899-1902)
ROLE MODEL: Omukama CHWA I Ente-Nkore Rumoma-Mahanga (10th Omukama from Babiito Dynasty) – Reason why he chose CHWA II as his throne name.
DIED: April 6, 1923 (aged 70) at Mpumwire hill in Busoga Kingdom
BURIAL: Mparo Royal Tombs, Hoima Municipality.
PRAISE NAMES:
• Ruhigwa,
• Kitule Kinobere abemi
• Rukolimbo Nyantalibwa Mugobe
• Rwota Mahanga
• The Langi referred to him as “Nyangatunu” meaning king of kings.
• The Busoga referred to him as “Dada” meaning grandfather