His Majesty Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere Irema-Ngoma of Rwenzururu Kingdom. Courtesy Photo
By Joseph Kiggundu
The Prime Minister of Rwenzururu Kingdom, Kule Benson Baritizale, has dismissed rumours that His Majesty Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere Irema-Ngoma is critically ill, saying that he travelled to Turkey for a routine medical review.
‘’When he went for treatment the other time, they gave him six months for review. It is a normal medical review.’’ Baritizale said on Sunday evening.
Baritizale consequently posted on the Kingdom`s official X account appreciating members of the public for the love, prayers, concern and well-wishes extended to the King and the Royal family and Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu.
‘’We wish to clarify that HM Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere Irema-Ngoma is not critically ill, contrary to reports circulating on social media. He travelled to Türkiye for a routine medical review, as advised by his doctors.’’ He wrote on X.
Adding: ‘’We sincerely appreciate everyone for the love, prayers, concern, & well-wishes extended to His Majesty, the Royal Family & Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu. Thank you for your continued love and support.’’Mumbere ill, seeks treatment overseas
He told the public that there should be no cause for alarm, but didn’t clarify when he travelled or when he would return.
On October, 13, 2025, Rwenzururu king (Omusinga) Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma flew to Turkey for a medical review.
The King clarified that there should be no cause for alarm regarding his health condition, even though he was flying out of the country for medical reasons.
“I would also take this opportunity to send a message to my subjects that although I am going for a medical review, I am not as bad as it has been published on social media, portraying that I am unable to walk and talk. I am still in good health because I can still walk and talk very well,” He said.
Omusinga Mumbere returned to Kasese District on October 4, 2023, after spending about seven years in custody following his arrest in November 2016, alongside 217 of his subjects and royal guards.