Ruhinda of Ankole

Ruhinda (Ruhinda rwa Njunaki) is a traditionally attested figure in the history of the western Great Lakes region of East Africa. In oral traditions, he is regarded as the founder of the Kingdom of Ankole between the years of 1430–1446 and is also associated with early political developments in Karagwe. His life is linked to the traditions surrounding the collapse of the Empire of Kitara.

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