About Solomon Iguru I
Born 1948. Solomon Iguru I is an Ugandan monarch.
Omukama Rukirabasaija Agutamba Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I (born 18 June 1948) is the 27th King of Bunyoro from 1994 to present. The King's traditional alternative name used by family (known as empaako) is Amooti.
Solomon Iguru I rose to the throne in 1994. His father, Sir Winyi IV of Bunyoro, reigned from 1927 to 1967. In 1967, the Ugandan government under Milton Obote abolished kingdoms.
In recent years, Solomon Iguru has promoted the Kingdom by founding the Association of the Representatives of Bunyoro-Kitara.
Solomon was formally recognised in the Uganda Gazette legal notice No. 303 of 2014. On 17 October 2024, he was airlifted from his palace using an army helicopter sent by President Museveni after suffering a strange flu. The Kingdom premier asked the King's subjects to remain calm in that difficult situation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Solomon Iguru I?
Omukama of Bunyoro
When was Solomon Iguru I born?
Solomon Iguru I was born on 18 June 1948 in Hoima.
What is Solomon Iguru I's occupation?
Solomon Iguru I is a monarch.
What nationality is Solomon Iguru I?
Solomon Iguru I is Ugandan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Solomon Iguru I. https://biography.guide/solomon-iguru-i/
MLA: "Solomon Iguru I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/solomon-iguru-i/.
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