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The return of Rwenzururu; the kingdom of the hills

A royal gift fit for the president: King Mumbere gives President Museveni a ceremonial spear after the government of Uganda officially recognised the Rwenzururu Kingdom. Photo/ABBEY SANKARA

Interest in the Rwenzori mountains dates back to ancient Greek’s attempt to explain the source of River Nile.

Greek philosopher and teacher Plato thought there could be a mountain to provide a fountainhead for the Nile.

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