Bunyoro
Years: 1540 - 2215
Bunyoro is a kingdom in Western Uganda.
It is one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from thirteenth century to the nineteenth century.
It is ruled by the Omukama of Bunyoro. The current ruler is Solomon Iguru I, the 27th Omukama (king) of Bunyoro-Kitara.
The people of Bunyoro are also known as Nyoro or Banyoro (singular: Munyoro) (Banyoro means "People of Bunyoro"); the language spoken is Nyoro (also known as Runyoro).
In the past, the traditional economy revolves around big game hunting of elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles.
Today, the Banyoro are now agriculturalists who cultivate bananas, millet, cassava, yams, cotton, tobacco, coffee, and rice.
The people are primarily Christian.
