Cultural Leaders
Since the restoration of the kingdom in 1993, the king of Buganda, known as the Kabaka, has been Muwenda Mutebi II. He is recognized as the 36th Kabaka of Buganda
King Oyo Nyimba of Tooro has ruled his Kingdom since 1995 under the guidance of regents and guardians after the untimely death of his father, King Olimi Kaboyo in 1995
The current king of Busoga is William Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, the Gabula of Bugabula, and grandson to Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope, former vice president and also Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom
The current king and cultural leader of the Banyoro, Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I is the 27th king of the Babito dynasty
The current king of Busoga is William Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, the Gabula of Bugabula, and grandson to Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope, former vice president and also Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom
The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development confirmed Jude Mike Mudoma as the third legitimately elected leader of the Bugisu Cultural Institution
Lango Council Chiefdom has elected Dr.Michael Odongo Koune as the new Paramount Chief
Charles Wesley Mumbere, born in 1952, is known by his royal title Irema-Ngoma I. He holds the position of the Omusinga (king) of Rwenzururu
Cuisines
Rolex is a combinattion of egg omlette and chapati
Boo is a mixture of odii and greens
Meat cooked in banana leaves
Steamed matooke is served with fried meat
Fried grasshoppers are a delicacy in Uganda
Kikomando is a snack made with chapati and fried beans
Fried fish is served with posho and greens
Rice Pillauis prepared using pillau masala spice
Art and Culture
This painting was made by Culture Kartoons and it depicts the fertile lands of Africa
Drums are a cultural symbol in different parts of Uganda. There are different types of drums like engalabi, kawulugumo, Embuutu
A group of banyankole ladies from Ankole in Western Uganda wearing their cultural dress called obusuuti
A Muhima from Mpororo in 1869
A group of Baganda ladies from Buganda, Central Uganda wearing their cultural dress called Gomesi
Baskets are used for differentroles in Uganda forexample storing food, winnowing, decoration and serving food like millet
A Ugandan lady from the acholi tribe pounding using a pestle and mortar. A pestle and mortar are important instruments in different cultures in Uganda and are used for preparing dishes like odi in Northern Uganda, chunchulya in Western Uganda and medicine in different parts of the country.
Basoga ladies from Eastern Uganda posing for a picture celebrating the African woman and culture in 2018.
Music and Dance
