Prime Minister of Bugwe

Prime Minister of Bugwe
Coat of arms of Samia-Bugwe
Flag of Samia-Bugwe
Incumbent
Arafat Barasa Egessa
since 2025
StyleThe Right Honourable
Appointer
Term length
Formation2017

The Prime Minister of Bugwe is the head of government of the Kingdom of Bugwe (commonly known as Samia-Bugwe), one of the traditional kingdoms within Uganda. The Prime Minister is subordinate to and appointed by the monarch of Bugwe, the Omwenengo. The Prime Minister chairs the cabinet of ministers of Samia-Bugwe, exercises the day-to-day governance of the kingdom, and acts as a spokesman for the Omwenengo.

References

  1. ↑ Mukisa, Gabriel (7 November 2025). "RDC Asks Bagwe Clan Leaders To Observe Peace Ahead Of 2026 Elections". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 7 November 2026.
  2. ↑ Busia District Local Government [@BLocalgovt] (26 March 2022). "HH.Philip Wanyama Hasibante Nahama the Omwene'ngo wa Bugwe (king of Bugwe) shortly after arriving with Nalulingire (queen mother) for a cultural function where he named his new list of ministers of Obwene'ngo bwa Bugwe. He asked them to be loyal and work together with government" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 November 2026 – via Twitter.
  3. ↑ Mulondo, Emmanuel (22 March 2023). "Late Bugwe King's Body Returned". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 6 November 2026.