Charles Mumbere
| Charles Wesley Mumbere | |
|---|---|
| Omusinga of Rwenzururu | |
| Reign | 19 October 2009 – present |
| Coronation | 19 October 2009 |
| Predecessor | Isaya Mukirane |
| Born | November 20, 1953 Kasese District, Uganda Protectorate |
| Spouse | Agnes Ithungu |
| Issue | 5 |
| Father | Isaya Mukirane |
Charles Wesley Mumbere (born 20 November 1953), known by his royal title Irema-Ngoma I, is the reigning king (Omusinga) of the Rwenzururu, a cultural institution and subnational kingdom located in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda.
His reign has been marked by a long period of exile in the United States, a formal coronation in 2009 after recognition by the Ugandan government, and a tumultuous period following the deadly 2016 Kasese clashes. He was arrested in November 2016 and faced charges including terrorism, treason, and murder. After nearly seven years of legal proceedings and confinement under strict bail conditions, all charges against him were withdrawn by the state in June 2023.