Other Ugandan Traditional States
Note: This record deals with traditional states other
than the kingdoms of Buganda, Bunyoro-Kitara, Tooro, and Ankole, which
are covered under the main record of Uganda. There are three parts: (A)
Kooki, incorporated into Buganda; (B) polities combined with Nkore in 1901
to constitute Ankole; (C) Busoga, a culturally and traditionally homogeneous
group of states that were loosely confederated by the protectorate government
(on and off) from 1906; (D) Acholi Ker Kwero, which comprises the
50 traditional leaders of the Acholi people and was re-constituted in 2000.
Kooki
14 Nov 1896
Incorporated into Buganda, but royal
line continues.
Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....
Bwohe
.... - ....
Kitahimbwa I
.... - ....
Mujuiga
.... - ....
Mugenyi
.... - ....
Ndahura I
.... - ....
Kitahimbwa II
.... - ....
Isansa I
.... - 1884
Kamuswaga Rubambura
1884 - 1896?
Edward Kezekia Ndahura II
.... - ....
George Sefasi Kabumbuli Kamuswaga Isansa II
States combining with Nkore to form Ankole
Mpororo successor states
1752
Mpororo state is split into six states.
1901
States become part of kingdom of Ankole.
(1) Nshenyi
Rulers (title Omukama)
1752 - ....
Rukaari
.... - ....
.... (f)
18.. - 18..
Kabandwa
18.. - 18..
Kagurugunju
1870?
Nyetweka
(2) Rujumbura
Rulers (title Omukama)
1752 - ....
Kirenzi
.... - ....
....
.... - ....
....
.... - ....
....
.... - ....
....
.... - 1901
Makobore
(3) Igara
Rulers (title Omukama)
1752 - ....
Mafundo
.... - ....
....
.... - ....
Rwihura
.... - ....
Katana
.... - ....
Rutondo
.... - 1901
Musinga
(4)Kajara
Rulers (title Omukama)
1752 - ....
Kihondwa
.... - 1901
Rugarama
(5) Obwera
Ruler (title Omukama)
1752 - ....
Kahaya
(6) Rukiga
Ruler (title Omukama)
1752 - ....
Rugambagye
Buzimba
1901
State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.
Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....
Rugo
.... - ....
Kantu
.... - ....
Mukindo
.... - ....
Nyaruyonga
.... - ....
Mugarura
.... - ....
Nyakairu
1875?
Nduru
Buhweju
1901
State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.
Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....
Karamagi II
.... - ....
Rukumba
.... - ....
Rusharabaga
.... - ....
Kashoma IV
.... - 1901
Ndagara
Kitagwenda
1901
State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.
Ruler (title Omukama)
1870?
Buremu
Bunyaruguru
1901
State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.
Busoga
Jul 1906
States in Busoga joined in a loose confederation by
the protectorate government.
15 Jan 1914 - 1919
Confederation authorities in abeyance.
8 Sep 1967 - 11 Feb 1995 Busoga authorities abolished
together with kingdoms.
Presidents of Lukiiko
1894 - 1898
Namubongo III Kisira,
(d. 1898)
ruler of Bulamogi
Jul 1906 - 15 Jan 1914 Semei Lwakirenzi
Wakirenzi (b. 1869 - d.
1928)
Kakungulu
1914 - 1919
Obodha
1919 - 11 Feb 1939
Ezekieri Tenywa Wako III,
(d. af.1973)
ruler of Bulamogi
Heads of the Confederation (title Isebantu Kyabazinga)
11 Feb 1939 - 1949
Ezekieri Tenywa Wako III,
(s.a.)
ruler of Bulamogi
1949 - 1955
William Wilberforce Kadhumbula (d. 1975)
Nadiope III, ruler of Bugabula
(1st time)
1955 - 1962
Henry Wako Muloki (1st time) (b. 1921)
28 Sep 1962 - 8 Sep 1967 William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
(s.a.)
Nadiope III, ruler of Bugabula
(2nd time)
(deposition 8 Jul 1966, not confirmed
by protectorate government)
8 Sep 1967 - 11 Feb 1995 Post abolished
11 Feb 1995 -
Henry Wako Muloki (2nd time) (s.a.)
Prime ministers (title Katukiro)
1996? - 1999
Keith Mutengu
1999 - Oct 2001
William Wilberforce Kiwagama
(on leave from 3 May 2001)
3 May 2001 - Oct 2001 Alfred Mugoda
(acting for Kiwagama)
Oct 2001 - 10 Jan 2004 Daniel William Batuwa
10 Jan 2004 - 16 Oct 2007 Martin Mukasa Musumba
16 Oct 2007 - Juma Wasswa Balunywa (interim)
Bugweri Bufutulu
c.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Menha Kibedi
.... - ....
Nalugoda
.... - ....
Namusobya
1818?
Wanume Namuhaya
18.. - 18..
Obira
18.. - 18..
Mbani
18.. - 18..
Kiringa Waigulu
18.. - 18..
Wangubo
18.. - 1873
Nkutu
1873 - 18..
Ntengwe
18.. - 1893
Menha Kirunda Kiyuba
1893 - 1896
Kakire Naigambi
1896 - 1897
Munulo
1897 - ....
Nkolo
.... - Kakaire Fred Menya
Buzimba
c.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Lubongebonge
.... - ....
Obo
.... - ....
Izimba
.... - ....
Tambula
.... - ....
Nhiro Mawangwe
1818?
Ibanda
18.. - 18..
Kabaka
18.. - 18..
Nambala
18.. - 18..
Walube
18.. - 18..
Kiregeya
1845?
Nkobe
18.. - 18..
Kibikibi
18.. - 18..
Kiwayo
18.. - 18..
Walulumba
18.. - 18..
Nzirakiindi
18.. - 18..
Ibanda Nderi
18.. - 1879
Walusansa
1879 - 1892
Gologolo
1892 - 1899
Miro Kikere
Buzaaya
c.1720
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Muzaaya Galya
1818?
Muzaaya Kyangwa
1845 - 1872?
Muzaaya Gwanotyo
.... - ....
Muzaaya Nkofukaire
.... - ....
Muzaaya Otini
1900?
Muzaaya Kaluba Mulije
Bunha
bf.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - 1791
Mutyabule II
1791 - ....
Nandigobe
.... - ....
Mukedi
.... - ....
Munulo
1818?
Kituma
1845?
Lwai II
18.. - 18..
Lume II
18.. - 18..
Mpagi II
1872?- 1900?
Nhago
.... - Juma Munulo
Bukwanga Kiki
c.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Kisuha
.... - ....
Maiso
.... - ....
Kansani
1818?
Kagya
18.. - 18..
Mukalula
1845?
Ngirebisa Kaguya
18.. - 18..
Kairu
18.. - 18..
Unhi II
1872?
Muwongwa Musuubo
1900?
Bazanya Mukoova
Buima
Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....
Kaima
1818?
Kibugo Igodi
18.. - 18..
Mpango
18.. - 18..
Nampala
18.. - 18..
Luhalira
18.. - 18..
Kabolu
18.. - 18..
Kabambwe
18.. - 18..
Magaya
18.. - 18..
Nkwewembye
18.. - 18..
Nhago
18.. - 18..
Tukube
1872?
Kabugute
.... - ....
Waiswa
.... - ....
Mwiru
.... - ....
Kisolo
1900?
Kyebambe
Bugabula
c.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Gabula Nadiope I
1818?
Kagoda
1845?
Kitamirike I Gabula Namugweri
18.. - 18..
Kadhumbula
1872?- 1894
Kitamirike II Mutibwa
1894 - ....
Nyaika
.... - 1913
Yosiya Gabula Nadiope II
(d. 1913)
1913 - 8 Sep 1967
William Wilberforce Kadhumbula (d. 1975)
Nadiope III
9 Sep 2000 -
William Nadiope
Luuka
bf.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Tabingwa Nabwana Inhesiko I
.... - 1841
Tabingwa Wambuzi Munhana
1841 - 1855
Tabingwa Kakuku
1855 - 1856
Tabingwa Kalogo
1856 - 1870
Tabingwa Kibalya
1870 - 1877
Tabingwa Mudhungu
1877 - 1920
Tabingwa Nabwana Inhensiko II
.... - W. Tabingwa Nabwana
Bukooli
bf.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Mulindwa
.... - ....
Wambuzi
.... - ....
Kisangirizi
1818?
Mukoova
18.. - 18..
Kigoigo
18.. - 18..
Kiyemba
1845?
Kibibuka
18.. - 1891
Kaunhe
1891 - 1899
Mutanda
.... - David Muluuya Kawunye
Busiki
c.1683
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Mumesula
1818?
Muinda
1845?
Nabongo I
18.. - 18..
Mulyampiti
18.. - 18..
Kalange
18.. - 18..
Musene
18.. - 18..
Nabongo II
18.. - 18..
Jaluswa
1872?
Dhatemwa
18.. - 18..
Nalwatu
18.. - 18..
Kairu Nkonte
18.. - 1893
Kirya Mpahulo
1893 - ...
Nkulabwire
1900?
Kirya Mankati
.... - Yekosofato Kawanguzi
Bukono
bf.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1818?
Ntumba
18.. - 18..
Mutyaba
1845?
Kabusera
18.. - 18..
Muzetya
18.. - 18..
Pande Kembo
1861?
Mugalya
18.. - 1897
Kyebambe Kitamwa
.... - C.J. Mutyaba Nkono
Bulamogi
c.1550
State founded.
Rulers (title Omukama)
1791?
Zibondo III Isoba II
1818?
Zibondo IV Bwoye II
18.. - 18..
Zibondo V Mukunya II
18.. - 1863
Zibondo VI Wako II
1863 - 6 Sep 1898
Zibondo VII Namubongo III Kisira (d. 1898)
1898 - 1908
Zibondo VIII Mukunya III Wambuzi
1908 - 19..
Zibondo IX Ezekeri Tenywa Wako III (d. af.1973)
.... - Zibondo ... G.W. Napeera
Kigulu
Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....
Obbo
1950?
....
.... - Izimba Golologolo
Acholi
Paramount Chief (title Ker Kwaro Acholi)
17 Jan 2005 - Rwot David Onen Acana II
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