Kimbugwe of Buganda
| Ssekabaka Kimbugwe Kamegere | |
|---|---|
| Kabaka of Buganda | |
| Reign | 1634–1644 |
| Predecessor | Sekamaanya of Buganda |
| Successor | Kateregga of Buganda |
| Spouse |
1. Lady Nakamyuuka 2. Lady Nakunja 3. Nabakyaala Nabuuso |
| Father | Suuna I of Buganda |
| Mother | Namasole Naluggwa |
| Born | Uganda |
| Died |
1584 Bugwaanya, Busiro |
| Burial | Bugwaanya, Busiro |
Kimbugwe Kamegere was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda between 1634 and 1644. He was the thirteenth (13th) Kabaka of Buganda.
Claim to the throne
He was born at Kongojje, the youngest son of Suuna I Kisolo, Kabaka of Buganda between 1584 and 1614. His mother was Naluggwa of the Ndiga clan, the second (2nd) wife of his father. He ascended to the throne after the death of his cousin, Kabaka Sekamaanya Kisolo. He established his capital at Bugwaanya.
Married life
He married three wives:
- Nakamyuuka, daughter of Mukusu, of the Mpindi clan
- Nakunja, daughter of Sekayiba, of the Mbogo clan
- Nabakyaala Nabuuso, the Naabagareka, daughter of Gunju, of the Butiko clan and widow of his predecessor, Kabaka Sekamaanya Kisolo, Kabaka of Buganda, who ruled between 1614 and 1634.
Issue
He fathered two sons:
- Prince (Omulangira) Kamyuuka, whose mother was Nakamyuuka
- Prince (Omulangira) Baleke, whose mother was Nakamyuuka
The final years
He was killed, allegedly, by witchcraft, by his step-son, Prince Kateregga around 1644.[1] He is buried at Bugwaanya, Busiro.[2]
See also
Succession table
| Preceded by Sekamaanya Kisolo |
King of Buganda c.1634-c.1644 |
Succeeded by Kateregga Kamegere |
References
- ↑ "The History And Life of Kabaka Kimbugwe". Royalark.net. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ↑ "Kabaka Kimbugwe Is Buried At Bugwaanya, Busiro". Buganda.com. Retrieved 4 October 2014.