Global InformationFesto Karwemera information
Festo Karwemera | |
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| Born | 1925 Kabale, Uganda |
| Died | 27 August 2020 (aged 94–95) Rugarama, Kabale |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Other names | Omugurusi Festo Karwemera Mwene Karagare Kabure-Nkeecwere |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher,historian,curator,author |
| Years active | 1955–2020 |
| Known for | The Home of Edirisa Museum |
| Spouse | Aidah Mary Ziryabura |
Festo Karwemera (also referred to Omugurusi Festo Karwemera Mwene Karagare Kabure-Nkeecwere) (1925 – 27 August 2020) was a Ugandan historian, cultural activist and teacher. As an author he was known for primarily documenting and writing in the Runyankore-Rukiga language. He was also credited as the founder and curator of the Bakiga Cultural Museum in Kabale.