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THE RISE AND FALL OF BUNYORO KITARA KINGDOM IN UGANDA

I Princess Madge Eugene Kigaga was born on the 4th October 1942. I am the seven in line to the throne of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom. I am a member of the Royal Family of Bunyoro Kingdom. My father was late (Rukira Abasaiija Agutamba) His Majesty Tito Gaafabusa Winyi 1V  King of Bunyoro Kitara and his legal wife (Omugo) late Margarita Kabaikya the Queen of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Uganda East African.

On the 12th April 1924 Rukira Abasaiija Agutamba Tito Gafabusa Winyi 1V was crowned as the King of Bunyoro Kitara. His father was late Chwa Kabalega who ruled Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom from 1870 to 1923. From 1876, King Chwa Kabalega tried to create his empire by recapturing Toro and deposed King Kasagama. Captain Lugard a white man also seeking to create a British empire in East Africa joined King Kasagama in Toro to fight King Chwa Kabalega the King of Bunyoro to regain Toro. In Buganda, King Mwanga revolted and joined hands with King Chwa Kabalega in fighting colonialism which was a common threat to all Kingdoms. King Chwa Kabalega was suspicious of Captain Lugard`s hidden agenda to colonise East Africa. Despite of King Chwa Kabalega`s attempt to negotiate a peaceful solution, Captain Lugard refused to negotiate and by his aggressive nature and uncompromising attitude decide to wage a war against King Chwa Kabalega and King Mwanga. In 1899 King Chwa Kabalega and King Mwanga of Buganda were captured and were sent in exile. Their successors were stooges and the dynasty was abused. King Chwa Kabalega died on the 6th April 1923 on his way back to his Kingdom from exile. (See a History of Bunyoro Kitara by A.R. Dunbar page 96) King Chwa Kabalega is remembered as a hero in Uganda for fighting against colonialism. Due to King Chwa Kabalega`s resistance to colonialism, Uganda remained a protectorate until Independence.