Solomon Iguru I
| Solomon Iguru I | |||||
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| Omukama of Bunyoro | |||||
| Reign | Since 11 June 1994 | ||||
| Coronation | 11 June 1994 | ||||
| Predecessor | None – Kingdom exiled from 1967–1993 before exile: (Winyi IV) (as Omukama of Bunyoro) | ||||
| Heir apparent | Crown Prince David Mpuga (born 2007) | ||||
| Born | 18 June 1948 Unknown | ||||
| Consort | Omugo Margaret Karunga | ||||
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| House | Babiito Dynasty | ||||
| Father | Winyi IV of Bunyoro | ||||
| Mother | Getrude Komweru Gafabusa Ateenyi | ||||
Omukama Rukirabasaija Agutamba Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I (born 1948) is the 27th Omukama of Bunyoro[1] from 1994 to present.
The King's Empaako (traditional alternative name used by family) is Amooti.
The Omukama (King) rose to the throne in 1994, after his father, Sir Winyi IV of Bunyoro, was annexed in 1967 by the Ugandan government.
In recent years, Solomon Iguri has promoted and developed the Kingdom, such as establishing the institution of the Association of the Representatives of Bunyoro-Kitara.
On 13 July 2010 The International Organization – CCLP Worldwide (Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC) bestowed the highest honor of the organization to Solomon Iguri for his services to the people of Bunyoro-Kitara.[1]
His Majesty's status and position was formally recognised in the Uganda Gazette legal notice No. 303 of 2014.[2][3][4]
Since 2016 H.M. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I is protector of the Heraldry Society of Africa.
Awards
List of awards:[2]
Grandmaster, Royal Order of the Omujwaara Kondo
Grandmaster, Royal Order of the Engabu
Grandmaster, Most Honourable Order of Omukama Chwa II Kabalega
Grand Cross, Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu (Ghana)
Grand Cross, Royal and Hashemite Order of the Pearl (Sulu, Philippines)
Grand Cross, Order of Saint Lazarus
Grand Cross, Order of Queen Sheba (Ethiopia)
Kabalega Star, Republic of Uganda
Honorary Cross, Royal and Merciful Society of Belgium
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See also
- List of current constituent African monarchs
- Omukama of Bunyoro
- Bunyoro
- Association of the Representatives of Bunyoro-Kitara
- Heraldry Society of Africa
References
- ^ "King Iguru Opposes Basongora Eviction". AllAfrica.com. 12 June 2007. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
- ^ Royal Order - Bunyoro Kingdom
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