Mibambwe I Gisanura: The King That Created The Rwandan Courts

Mibambwe II Gisanura was one of the famous kings who ruled the Rwandan Kingdom from 1609-1642. The name Gisanura means: to be healthy. Mibambwe was the son of Kigeri II Nyamuheshera known to be a fierce warrior, and a force that significantly expanded Rwanda. 

His main royal court was established on Mutakara hill currently, in Southern Province.
Oral traditions confirm that he was generous, especially to poor, under-privileged and deprived people. 
He was nicknamed Rugabishabirenge, which means "the one who donates with his feet when it is not possible to use hands for his generosity". 

Gisanura was known as an upright, wise, and knowledgeable man and a king of justice due to the many cases he resolved.

To avoid injustice, he was the first king to introduce witnesses during judgement and ordered the investigations to take place at the scene of crime.

Kamegeri, chief of a neighboring hill to Mutakara, advised King Gisanura to execute his offenders by burning them on a rock. He specified the rock should be heated until red-hot before placing the offenders on it.

Despite King Gisanura's reputation for fairness and kindness, recognizing Kamegeri's cruelty, he ordered the same punishment. The rock was heated until red-hot, and Kamegeri himself met his demise upon it.