Isaya Mukirania

Isaya Mukirania (also spelled Isaya Mukirane), known by his royal title Kibanzanga I, was the leader of the Rwenzururu movement and the first Omusinga (king) of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu on 30 June 1963 (Coronation date). He was formally succeeded by his son Charles Mumbere over 43 years after his death, on 19 October 2009.

Isaya died on 2 September 1966. He was buried on Bulemba peak with in the Rwenzori Mountains. In 1953, Isaya founded the Bakonzo Cultural Research Association.