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Other Traditional States in Uganda

State incorporated into Buganda: Kooki - States combining with Nkore to form Ankole: Buzimba - Buhweju - Bunyaruguru - Busongora - Ibanda - Igara - Kajara - Kankende - Kitagwenda - Mitoma - Mpororo - Nshenyi - Obwera - Rujumbura - Rukiga - Busoga states: Busoga - Bugabula - Bugweri Bufutulu - Buima - Bukono - Bukooli (Bukoli) - Bukwanga Kiki - Bulamogi - Bunha (Bunya) - Busiki - Buzaaya - Buzimba - Kigulu - Luuka - Other  states: Acholi - Alur - Bagwere - Baruuli-Banyala - Buduuda  - Bunyala - Bwamba - Iteso - Jonam Koch - Kebu Yuu - Lango - Masaaba - Samia Bugwe - Tieng Adhola (Padhola) -

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) and the paramount chieftancies of the Acholi, Lango and Padhola which were recognized by the Ugandan government after 1999.
  Under the British "indirect" rule the states were recognized by the British as the Native Authorities with legal authority of local administration (from 1919) and taxation (from 1938). In most cases the status of Native Authority was exercised by councils of federated rulers. Buganda and to lesser extent three other principal kingdoms enjoyed greater degree of local autonomy from the beginning.

Kooki

[Kooki kingdom flag (Rakai, Uganda)]
Adopted c.May 2010

Map of Kooki Capital: Rakai Kingdom Anthem
"Ekitiibwa kya Kooki"
(Kooki's Pride)
 		Population: 516,309 (2014)

c.1740                     Kooki kingdom (originally subordinate to Bunyoro-Kitara).
 18 Nov 1896                Incorporated into Buganda, but royal line continues.
 24 May 1966 - 2004         Kingdom abolished by Uganda.
27 Jul 2015                Kooki declares its independence from Buganda.

Rulers (title Omukama, from 18 Nov 1896 Kamuswaga)
c.1740 - c.1750            Bwohe
c.1750 - c.1780            Kitahimbwa I                        (d. c.1780)
c.1780 - c.1782            Mujuiga
c.1782  (2 months)         Mugenyi
c.1782 - c.1785            Ndahura I
c.1785 - c.1832            Kitahimbwa II
c.1832 - c.1862            Isansa I                         
c.1862 - 1884              Lubambula (Rubambura)               (d. 1884)
 1884 - 1907                Edward Kezekia Ndahura II           (b. 18.. - d. 1907)
1907 -  5 Oct 1954         George Sefasi Kabumbuli Isansa II   (d. 1954)
 1954 - 1966                Yoweri Kayemba                      (d. 1981)
 1966 - 2004                Post abolished
 15 May 2004 -              Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II           (b. 1971)
Aug 2015 - 2017            Gertrude Ssebugwawo (f)
                             (in opposition, appointed by Buganda)


Prime ministers (title Katikkiro; from 27 Jul 2015, Katuukiro)
 May 2004 - 28 Nov 2004     Kintu Mwanje
 28 Nov 2004 - Feb 2013     Ananiya Sekyanzi
Feb 2013 - 25 Jul 2014     Gertrude Ssebugwawo (f)
25 Jul 2014 - 24 Sep 2014  Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II           (s.a.)
24 Sep 2014 -              Ahmed Idi Kiwanuka

States combining with Nkore to form Ankole
Mpororo

1752                       Mpororo state is split into six states.
1901                       States become part of kingdom of Ankole.

Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....                Kamurari [1st ruler]
.... - ....                Muntu
.... - ....                Kazi
.... - ....                Karagaire
.... - ....                Muzora
.... - ....                Ntagu
.... - ....                Kinwa
.... - ....                Kamurari
.... - 1752                Kahaya Rutindangyezi

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)
1750 - ....                Bahororo
.... - ....                Kirenzi (Kashenyi)
.... - ....                Rwebiraaro
.... - ....                Nyinamanyonyi
.... - ....                Muhoozi
.... - 1901                Makobore                      (d. 1901)
1901                       Karegyesa

(3) Igara

1914                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.

Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....                Mafundo [1st ruler]
.... - ....                Kinwa
.... - ....                Rwihura
.... - ....                Kajuga
.... - ....                Katana
.... - ....                Rutondo (1st time)
.... - ....                Namarenga
.... - ....                Rutondo (2nd time)
.... -  1 Jan 1901         Musinga                       (d. 1901)
 1 Jan 1901 - 1908         Mukotani                      (b. 1891 - d. ....)
  1 Jan 1901 - 1914         Bakora -Regent

(4) Kajara

1914                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.

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 [1st ruler]
.... - ....                Kantu
.... - ....                Mukindo I
.... - ....                Mugarura I
.... - ....                Mukindo II
.... - ....                Mugarura II
.... - ....                Nyaruyonga
.... - ....                Mugarura III
.... - c.1870              Nyakairu                            (d. c.1870)
c.1870 - c.1885            Nduru Mukindo III (1st time)
c.1885 - c.1894            Vacant?
1894 - 1902                Nduru Mukindo III (2nd time)

Buhweju

1901                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.

Rulers (title Omukama)          
.... - ....                Kinyoni
.... - ....                Kabundami I Rwahonkonda
.... - ....                Kashoma II Nyamigisha
.... - ....                Mugimba I Gatowire
.... - ....                Kabundami II Kyangabufunda
.... - ....                Kashoma III Gatukwire
.... - ....                Mugimba II
.... - ....                Karamagi II
.... - ....                Rukamba
.... - ....                Rusharabaga (usurper)
.... - ....                Kashoma IV Kitonera
18.. - 1901                Ndagara Mugimba III                 (b. c.1820 - d. 1901)

Kitagwenda

c.1390                     Kitagwenda kingdom founded.
1911                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.

Ruler (title Omukama)
1870 - 1891                Rwigi                              (d. 1891)
1891 - 1898                Kakintule -Regent
1891 - 1898                Buremu (1st time)   
1898 - Jan 1903            Nyama                              (d. 1903)
Jan 1903 -  9 Feb 1903     Nikodemu Kakurora
 9 Feb 1903 - 1911         Buremu (2nd time)

Bunyaruguru

 3 Mar 1894                Northern part (north of Kazinga channel) annexed to Tooro.
1901                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.

Ruler (title Omukama)
.... - ....                Nkomyo  
.... - ....                Ihungo  
.... - ....                Goro  
.... - ....                Rutairuka  
.... - ....                Kasheshe                
1894 - 1900                Kuri-Ofire     
1900 - 1901                Kaihura                            (d. 1901)  
1901 - 1906                Kasigano

 
Busongora
[Busongora chiefdom old flag 2012-2015 (Uganda)]
1 Jul  2012 - May 2015
 [Busongora chiefdom flag (Uganda)]
Adopted May 2015

1725                       Busongora kingdom
 1800 - 1825                Succession disputed.
 1906                       Divided between the (Belgian) Congo and Uganda Protectorate.
 1922                       Divided between Ankole and Tooro kingdoms by colonial authorities.
 May 2012                   Busongora kingdom restored, in opposition to Rwenzururu
                              (not recognized by Uganda or by the Rwenzururu kingdom).
  
 Rulers (title Omubiito)
 1725 - 1730                Rwigi I
 1730 - 1740                Buremu I Rushoita
1740 - 1750                Kantunguru (f)
1750 - 1775                Kyokooira
1775 - 1800                Mairangi ga Kyokoora
1800 - 1825                Interregnum
1825 - 1850                Kyomya IV Bwachali bwa Mairanga    (d. 1870)
 1850 - 1860                Kikamba
1860 - 1880                Rwigi II Kyeramaino
                             Rweshakaramyambi
1880 - 1886                Buremu II Kigwamabere
1886 - 1889                Kogyere III Ikamiro (f)
1889 - 1891                Rwigi III Mugasa Kakinture
1891                       Rutairuka
1891                       Njuganja Katurumba
1891 - 1894                Kuriafire
1894 - 1901                Kaihura                            (d. 1901)
 1901 - 1907                Kasigano
 1907 - 1911                Kamilo Kogere II (f) 
1911 - 1922                Ilamiro Kogere III (f)             (b. 1852 - d. 1922)
 1922                       Kogere IV Ikamiro (f)              (d. 1963)
 1922 - 2012                Interregnum
 Rulers (title Omukama)
 May 2012 - 28 Apr 2015     Rwigi IV Bwebale Rutakirwa         (b. 1943 - d. 2015)
Aug 2012 - 201.            Benon Rwabukuru Asiimwe
                             (in dissidence)
 29 Apr 2015 -  7 May 2015  Imara Kashagama -Regent
  7 May 2015 - 27 Nov 2015  Kyomya V Apollo Bwebale Rubyahi
 28 Nov 2015 -              Ndahura II Imara Kashagama Ruguuvu
                              (= Imara Kashagama)

Ibanda

1902                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.
 
Rulers (title from c.1902, Mutuba Muto)
c.1814 - c.1864            Murogo (f)
c.1864 - c.1874            Nyabuzana (f)                      (d. c.1874)
c.1874 - 1902              Kishokye (f)
1902 - 1926                Juliya Kibubura (f)                (b. 1866 - d. 1951)

Kankende
 
....                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.

Rulers
.... - ....                Nyabalimi (f)
.... - 1904                Gwentondo (f) 
1904 - ....                Isaka Nyakayaga

Mitoma

....                       State becomes part of kingdom of Ankole.

Rulers
.... - 13 Jun 1904         Bucunku                            (d. 1904)
13 June 1904 - 1905        Gabrieli Rwakakiga  
1905 - ....                Abdul Aziz Bulwada


Busoga
[Busoga Confederation flag (Uganda)]
Adopted c.1995
 [Busoga Confederation state flag (Uganda)]
State Flag Adopted c.1995

Map of Busoga
Capital: Bugembe
 Hear Anthem
"Tuli Bankabi"
Population: 3,583,471
(2014)
361,000 (1959)

Jul 1906                   States in Busoga joined in a loose confederation by 
                             the protectorate government (Obwakyabazinga bwa Busoga).
15 Jan 1914 - 1919         Confederation authorities in abeyance.
 9 Oct 1962 -  3 Jun 1966  Busoga a federal state of Uganda.
 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                Gideon Obodha, ruler of Kigulu
1919 - 11 Feb 1939         Ezekieri Tenywa Wako III,          (d. 1982)
                             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     (b. 1911 - d. 1975)
                             Nadiope III, ruler of Bugabula
1955 -  8 Sep 1967         Henry Wako Muloki Zibondo,         (b. 1921 - d. 2008)
                             ruler of Bulamogi
                              (deposition 8 Jul 1966, not confirmed by Ugandan government)
28 Sep 1962 -  8 Sep 1967  William Wilberforce Kadhumbula     (s.a.)
                             Nadiope III, ruler of Bugabula
                             (from 8 Jun 1963, Sir William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope)
                             (2nd time)(acting for Muloki)
  8 Sep 1967 - 11 Feb 1995  Interregnum
 11 Feb 1995 -  1 Sep 2008  Henry Wako Muloki (2nd time)       (s.a.)
  1 Sep 2008 -  7 Oct 2008  James Christopher Mutyaba Nkono II,(b. 1956 - d. 2008)
                              ruler of Bukono (acting)
  7 Oct 2008 - 13 Sep 2014  David Muluuya Kawunye Wakhooli,    (b. 1944 - d. 2016)
                              ruler of Bukooli (acting)
 7 Jun 2009 - 18 Oct 2009  Edward Columbus Wambuzi, ruler     (b. 1973)
                              of Bulamogi (disputed)
  5 Oct 2009 - 20 Jan 2010  William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
                             Nadiope IV, ruler of Bugabula    (b. 1988)
                             (in opposition)
13 Sep 2014 -              William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
                             Nadiope IV, ruler of Bugabula    (s.a.)
 4 Jan 2022 - 18 Feb 2022  Edward Columbus Wambuzi, ruler     (s.a.)
                             of Bulamogi (in opposition)

General Secretaries
 1943 - 1949                Yekonia Kibedi Menhya Zirabamuzale (b. 1890 - d. 1970)
 1949 - May 1952            Azalia Wycliff Nviri Mutekanga        
May 1952 - May 1955        William Balwana Mwangu (1st time)  (b. 1920 - d. 2006) 
May 1955 - 1962            Yeseri Kazungu Mulondo             (b. 1912 - d. ....)
1962 - 1968                William Balwana Mwangu (2nd time)  (s.a.)
                             (prime minister [Katukiro] 1962-1966)
1968 - 1971                C.K. Kivanyuma
1971 - 1995                Post abolished 
Prime ministers (title Katukiro)
1996 - 1999                Keith Diphath Bamulanzeki Mutengu
1999 - Oct 2001            William Wilberforce Kiwagama       (b. 1934 - d. 2016)
                             (on leave from 3 May 2001) 
 3 May 2001 - Oct 2001     Alfred Mugoda (acting for Kiwagama)
Oct 2001 - Mar 2004        Daniel William Batuwa 
Mar 2004 - 16 Oct 2007     Martin Mukasa Musumba              (b. 194. - d. 2013)
16 Oct 2007 -  1 Jul 2008  Juma Wasswa Balunywa (acting)      (b. 1955)
 1 Jul 2008 - 25 Jul 2014  Wilson Mutebe Muwereza
25 Jul 2014 - 13 Aug 2014  Frederick Douglas Mwanja Mukisa    (b. 1949)
13 Sep 2014 -              Joseph Muvawala                    (b. 1971)
                             (chairman of interim executive committee to 18 Apr 2016)

Bugweri

c.1728                     State founded. 

Rulers (title Omukama)
c.1728 - c.1735            Kakaire I
 c.1735 - c.1743            Kiswiriri
 c.1743 - c.1755            Kirunda I
 c.1755 - c.1764            Nhende
 c.1764 - c.1771            Mulondo
 c.1771 - c.1798            Menha Kibedi
 .... - ....                Nalugoda
.... - ....                Namusobya
c.1818                     Wanume Namuhaya
18.. - 18..                Obira
18.. - 18..                Mbani
18.. - 18..                Kiringa Waigulu
18.. - 18..                Wangubo
18.. - 1873                Nkutu
1873 - 18..                Ntengwe
18.. - 1892                Menha Kirunda II Kiyuba
 1892 - 1896                Kakire II Naigambi                 (d. 1896)
1896 - 1897                Ibrahim Munulo
1896 - 1941                Muwaabe -Regent                    (d. 1941)
 1897 - 1914                Yekonia Manya I 
1914 - 1967                Darausi Mukamna Menhya             (d. 1970)
                             Zirabamuzale
1967 - 1995                Post abolished
 11 Feb 1995 - 26 Aug 2016  Frederick Nelson Kakaire III Ntuse (b. 1934 - d. 2016)
                             Mamala Menhya Zirabamuzale
26 Aug 2016 - 27 Apr 2021  Samuel Nkuutu Menya
                             (acting for Kakaire III 2013 - 2016)
27 Apr 2021 -              Yekonia Menya II Zirabmuzale

Buzimba (Kigulu-Buzimba)

1806                       Buzimba (Kigulu-Buzimba), split from Kigulu.
 1899                       Re-incorporated into Kigulu.

Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....                Lubongebonge
.... - ....                Obo
.... - ....                Izimba
.... - ....                Tambula
.... - ....                Nhiro Mawangwe
c.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                          (d. 1879)
 1879 - 1892                Gologolo
1892 - 1899                Miro Kikere                        (d. 1899)

Buzaaya

c.1720                     State founded.
 1906                       Amalgamated by British authorities.

Rulers (title Omukama)
17..- c.1735               Muzaaya Ngobi Mau
c.1735 - c.1759            Muzaaya Lufuka
 c.1759 - c.1784            Muzaaya Kabega
 c.1784 - c.1808            Muzaaya Galya
 c.1808 - c.1845            Muzaaya Kyangwa
 c.1845 - c.1875            Muzaaya Gwanotyo
 c.1875 - c.1880            Muzaaya Nkofukaire
 c.1880 - 1894              Muzaaya Otini
 1894 - 1906                Muzaaya Kaluba Mulije

Bunya (Bunha)

bf.1737                    State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
17.. - 17..                Kisoma I
17.. - 17..                Mpagi I 
17.. - 17..                Lwai I
 17.. - 17..                Mutyabule I
 17.. - c.1742              Lume I                         (d. c.1742)
 c.1742 - c.1768            Kisoma II
 c.1768 - 1791              Mutyabule II
1791 - c.1799              Namdigobe
c.1799 - c.1805            Mukedi
c.1805 - c.1814            Munulo I
 c.1814 - c.1828            Kituma
c.1828 - c.1850            Lwai II
c.1850 - c.1860            Lume II
c.1860 - c.1872            Mpagi II
c.1872 - 1897              Nhago
 1897 - 1906                Nayago Zigombye Luba I             (b. 1888 - d. 1906)
1906 -  9 Sep 1908         Kisoma III Luba II                 (d. 1908)
10 Sep 1908 - Oct 1909     Tenywa Bayitsenswa Luba III        (d. 1909)
 Oct 1909 - 1919            Kibunduka Luba IV                  (b. 1898 - d. 1919)
Oct 1909 - 1910            Wandira Muiyabirime of             (d. 1910)
                             Kigulu -Regent
1910 - 1913                Kibunduka of Bunha -Regent         (d. 1913)
1913 - 1919                Yusufu Balita -Regent              (b. bf.1875 - d. af.1940)
1921 - 1967                Waiswa Yokana I Mukajana Luba V    (b. 1893 - d. 1987)
1967 - 1995                Post abolished
 11 Feb 1995 - 1995         Juma Munulo II (1st time)
1995 - 2011                Elphas Namyosi Mukajanga Luba VI   (b. 1936 - d. 2011)
                             (usurper)
2011 -                     Robert Yokana II Mukajanga         (b. 1977)
                             Luba VII (usurper)

Bukwanga Kiki

c.1737                     State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
c.1791                     Kisuha
.... - ....                Maiso
.... - ....                Kansani
c.1818                     Kagya
18.. - 18..                Mukalula
c.1845                     Ngirebisa Kaguya
18.. - 18..                Kairu
18.. - 18..                Unhi II
c.1872                     Muwongwa Musuubo
c.1900?                    Bazanya Mukoova

Buima

Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....                Kaima
c.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
c.1872                     Kabugute
.... - ....                Waiswa
.... - ....                Mwiru
.... - ....                Kisolo
c.1900                     Kyebambe

Bugabula

c.1730                     State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
c.1730 - c.1755            Kitimbo
 c.1755 - c.1783            Nawerere
 c.1783 - c.1818            Gabula Nadiope I
 c.1818 - c.1845            Kagoda
c.1845  - 18..             Kitamirike I Gabula Namugweri
18.. - 18..                Kadhumbula (I)
1872? - 1894               Kitamirike II Mutibwa
1894 - 1899                Nyaika (= Kadhumbala II)
 1899 -  9 Jan 1913         Yosiya Gabula Nadiope II           (d. 1913)
 9 Jan 1913 -  8 Sep 1967  William Wilberforce Kadhumbula     (b. 1911 - d. 1975)
                             Nadiope III
                            (from 8 Jun 1963, Sir William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope)
 9 Jan 1913 - 20 Jan 1933  Daudi Kintu Mutekanga -Regent      (b. 1875 - d. 1947)
 1967 - 1995                Post abolished
 11 Feb 1995 -              William Wilberforce Kadhumbula     (b. 1988)
                             Nadiope IV
 1996 - 2008                Caeser Kitamirike -Regent

Luuka (Luzinga)

bf.1737                    State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
c.1737 - 1752              Tabingwa Ibanda Ngobi              (d. 1752)
c.1752 - 1780              Tabingwa Nhiro 
c.1780 - c.1791            Tabingwa Nabwana Inhensiko I
c.1791 - 1841              Tabingwa Wambuzi
1841 - 1855                Tabingwa Kakuku
1855 - 1856                Tabingwa Kalogo
1856 - 1870                Tabingwa Kibalya
1870                       Tabingwa Kabalu
1870 - 1877                Tabingwa Mudhungu
1877 - 1920                Tabingwa VII Nabwana Inhensiko II   (b. 1856 - d. 1920)
1920 - 1932                Tabingwa VIII Zakaliya Nabwana I    (b. 1854 - d. 1934)
1934 - 1967                Tabingwa IX Willington Wilberforce  (d. 1996)
                             Inhensiko III (1st time)
1967 - 1995                Post abolished
11 Feb 1995 - 1996         Tabingwa IX Willington Wilberforce  (s.a.)
                              Inhensiko III (2nd time)
1996 -                     Tabingwa X Willington Nabwana II

Bukooli (Bukoli)

bf.1737                    State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
- Wakhooli -
.... - ....                Okali (= Wakhooli)
.... - ....                Kibwe 
.... - ....                Odagadu 
.... - ....                Mukwaya
.... - ....                Mwonja
.... - ....                Mutumba
.... - ....                Nkutu
.... - ....                Nkoye
.... - ....                Wanjuba
.... - ....                Serwanga
.... - 18..                Mukova
18.. - 18..                Kisakirizi
18.. - 18..                Megero
18.. - 18..                Kiyemba
18.. - 18..                Kibuka 
18.. - 18..                Kigoifo 
18.. - 18..                Ochwa 
18.. - 18..                Otakinya
18.. - 18..                Muluya
18.. - 18..                Nanganyi
18.. - 18..                Kasali
 18.. - 1893                Kaunye
 1893 - Nov 1899            Mutanda                            (d. 1899)
                             (British prisoner 1899-Nov 1899)
1900 - 1902                Mugoya I
1903 - May 1920            Musitwa
May 1920 - 1963            Samuel Mugoya                      (d. 1963)
1963 - 1967                Samwiri Mugoya Wakhooli            (d. 1974)
1967 - 1995                Post abolished
11 Feb 1995 - 11 Sep 2016  David Muluuya Kawunye Wakhooli     (b. 1944 - d. 2016)
20.. -                     David Kibubuka Wakhholi

Busiki

c.1683                     State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
c.1726 - c.1747            Kahanguzi I
 c.1747 - c.1791            Isiko
 c.1774 - c.1791            Mumesula
1818?                      Muinda
1845?                      Nabongo I
18.. - 18..                Mulyampiti
18.. - 18..                Kalange
18.. - 18..                Musene
18.. - 18..                Nabongo II
18.. - 18..                Jaluswa
c.1866 - c.1880            Dhatemwa
c.1880 - c.1883            Nalwatu
c.1883 - c.1885            Kairu Nkonte
c.1885 - 1893              Kirya Mpahulo
1893 - c.1895              Nkulabwire
18.. - 1914                Isiiko Muyodi Kisiginyi
1914 - 1967                Stanley Nabbong Kisiginyi          (d. 1974)
1967 - 1995                Post abolished
11 Feb 1995 -              Yekosofato Kawanguz

Bukono

bf.1656                    State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
c.1656 - ....              Kitimbo Nkono I
.... - c.1737              Najoni
c.1737 - c.1760            Nkenga
c.1760 - c.1785            Kisozi
c.1785 - c.1818            Ntumba
18.. - 18..                Mutyaba
1845?                      Kabusera
18.. - 18..                Muzetya
18.. - 18..                Pande Kembo
c.1862 - 1863              Mugalya
1863 - 1897                Kyebambe Kitamwa
1897 - 1935                Mutyaba Isayi Nkono XVII
1935 - 1956                Mugalya Tito Nkono I XVIII
1956 - 1967                James Christopher Mutyaba Nkono XIX(b. 1956 - d. 2008)
                             (1st time)
1967 - 1995                Post abolished
11 Feb 1995 -  7 Oct 2008  James Christopher Mutyaba Nkono II (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)
2008 -                     Charles Mutyaba Nkono III

Bulamogi

c.1550                     State founded.

Rulers (title Omukama)
.... - ....                Wako I
 .... - ....                Isoba I
 ..... - ....               Bwoye I
 .... - ....                Mukunya I 
 .... - ....                Namubongo I
 ....- c.1755               Zibondo I Ngambanki I              (d. c.1755)
c.1755 - 17..              Zibondo II Namubongo II
 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 - 1949                Zibondo IX Ezekeri Tenywa Wako III (d. 1982)
 1949 - 1967                Zibondo X Edward Muloki I
 1967 - 1995                Post abolished
 11 Feb 1995 - 2008         Zibondo (X) George William Mukunya (d. 2008)
                              IV Napeera
 3 Sep 2008  -             Zibondo Edward Columbus Wambuzi    (b. 1973)

Kigulu

c.1737                     State founded.

Rulers (title Ngobi)
c.1737 - 1752              Ibanda I Ngobi
1752 - 1777                Luwiri
c.1777 - c.17..            Lubongebonge
17.. - c.1790              Obo (Obbo)
1790 - 1806                Izimba
.... - ....                Tambula
.... - ....                Nhiro Mawangwe
1818?                      Ibanda II
18.. - 18..                Kabaka
c.1836 - 1884?             Gonza Bato
1884? - 1890               Lugomora II                        (d. 1890)
1890 - 1892                Gologolo I Bagoole
1892 - 1899                Nyiro IV Kisandhaki Kikere
 1899 - 1947                Gideon Obodha Ngobi                (d. 1947)
1947 - 19..                Daudi Nsobani Katwkalusi Kiregeya II
19.. - 1967                Samuel Kasadha Waluube Gologolo II (d. 1983)
                             (1st time)
1967 - 1993                Post abolished
1993 - 1999                Samuel Kasadha Waluube Gologolo II (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)
11 Feb 1995 - 26 Aug 2022  Patrick Izimba Gologolo III        (b. 1957 - d. 2022)
16 Nov 2022 -              Gideon Gilbert Gologolo IV Kasadha (b. 2000)  

Bunhole Bunaanhumba (Bunyole)

Ruler (title Omukama)
11 Feb 1995 -              John Ntale Nanhumba

Butembe

Rulers (title Ntembe)
18.. - 1911                Ludiigo Ntembe
1911 - 1967                Yokosani Ntembe                    (d. 1983)
1967 - 1993                Abolished
1993 - 1995                Daniel Nanhyumba Ntembe
12 Feb 1995 - 17 May 2009  Badru Waguma Ntembe                (b. 1937? - d. 2009)
17 May 2009 - c.2020       Yasin Waguma Ntembe
 7 Dec 2021 -              Frederick Mesarch Walugembe Ntembe


Other Traditional States

Acholi

[Acholi chiefdom flag (Uganda)]
18 Oct 2004 - c.2014
[Acholi chiefdom (Uganda)]
Adopted c.2014
1950                       Post of Lawirwodi, to be chair the district council
                             and act as senior executive officer of the Acholi local
                             (Acholiland) government, created by the protectorate government.
1959                       Position of Lawirwodi abolished and a ceremonial head,
                             titled Laloyo Maber (elected 1963), is created by the
                             protectorate government.
 8 Sep 1967                Traditional authorities abolished by Uganda.
1999                       Paramount Chief (Rwot) post established.
2002/05                    Ker Kwaro Acholi cultural institution created.

Chiefs (title Lawirwodi; from 1963, Laloyo Maber)
1950 - 1953                Mateo Lamot
1953 - 1967                Phillip Adonga
1967 - 1999                Interregnum
Paramount Chiefs (title Rwot)
1999                       Godfrey Erecenia Acana                  (d. 1999)
                             (elected, died before coronation)
 1 Aug 1999 -              David Onen Acana II                     (b. 1967)
                             (installed 15 Jan 2005)

Alur

[Union of Alur Chiefdoms (Uganda)]

c.1490                      Alur state founded.
 1993                        Dikiri Ker Alur (Union of Alur Chiefdoms) founded.
  
 Chiefs (title Rwoth Obima)
 1630 - 1670                 Ngira II 
1670 - 1700                 Keeno Mahagi      
 1700 - 1705                 Awaza Padea   
 1705 - 1735                 Songa 
1735 - 1775                 Ucweda
 1775 - 1780                 Oledhire
 1780 - 1845                 Aryem
 1845 - 1850                 Uganda Owilo
 1850 - 1865                 Nziri
 1865 - 1890                 Alworonga Agyermac
 1890 - 1917                 Amula (1st time)                        (b. 1871 - d. 1941)
                              (exiled 1917-1922)   
1917 - 1922                 Jalaure (acting)                        (b. 1888 - d. c.1922)
1922 - 1910                 Amula (2nd time)                        (s.a.)
1941 - 1978                 Jalusiga Rawuni II                      (d. 1978)
 1978 -  8 Oct 2000          Valente Keroyoma Jobi II                (b. 1921 - d. 2000)
 9 Oct 2000 -               Philip Olarker Rawuni III               (b. 1981)
                              (inaugurated 30 Oct 2010)
May 2006 - 30 Oct 2010      Jalugwaru Kerupenja (caretaker)

Prime ministers (Jadipu)
 2010 (3 months)             Lawrence Opar Angala Jalumvor
                              Jalusiga II (1st time)
 2010 - 2015                 Edwin Wathum Jalusiga
2015 - 30 Oct 2021          Ochaya Vincent Orach               
Dec 2021 -                  Lawrence Opar Angala Jalumvor
                              Jalusiga II (2nd time)

Bagwere
[Bagwere chiefdom flag (Uganda)]
2015 - 2021?, from 2023
 [Bagwere chiefdom flag 2021-2023 (Uganda)]
2021? - 2023

 6 May 2016                 Bagwere cultural institution gazetted.

Rulers (title Ikumbania wa Bugwere)
14 Nov 2009 -               Samuku Kintu Mubbala                    (b. 1945)
                              (in opposition from 2014)
Jul 2014 -  7 Feb 2021      John Chrysostom Wayabire                (b. 1957 - d. 2021)
                              (recognized by Uganda)
 25 Jun 2022 -               Joshua Wilber Musimami (in dissidence)
14 Jul 2022 -               Geoffrey Wayabire
                              (not recognized by Uganda)

Baruuli-Banyala

[Baruuli - Banyala chiefdom former flag (Uganda)]
Former Flag Aug 2005
 [Baruuli - Banyala chiefdom (Uganda)]
Current Flag

1900                        Split from Bunyoro-Kitara and annexed to Buganda.
1994                        Buruuli/Banyala Cultural Trust founded.
Nov 2004                    Baruuli/Banyala, in Kayunga district Buganda, disassociated
                              themselves from the Buganda.

Chief (title Isabaruuli-Isaabarongo)
 27 Aug 2005 -               Constantine Mwatyansozi Mwogezi
                              Butamanya (chosen in 2004)

Bunyala

[Bunyala kingdom (Uganda)]

1900                        Split from Bunyoro-Kitara and annexed to Buganda.
1994                        Part of the Buruuli/Banyala.
2008                        Bunyala kingdom declared in Kayunga district of Buganda (not
                              recognized by Buganda, which recognizes the traditional
                              local Bunyala ruler, the Namuyonjo, within Buganda).

Rulers (title Isababyala)
2008                        Nathan Mpagi (not coronated)            (b. 1932? - d. 2008)
Aug 2008 -                  Baker Kimeze Mpagi Byarufu II           (b. 1972?)

Bwamba
[Bwamba flag (Uganda)]
Adopted 2010

2010                        Obudingiya Bwa Bwamba (OBB) cultural institution founded.

Chief (title Obudhingya Bwa Bwamba)
30 May 2014 -               Martin Ayongi Kamya

Iteso (Teso)
[Iteso chiefdom former flag (Uganda)]
c.1996 - 2022
 [Iteso chiefdom (Uganda)]
Adopted 23 Jan 2022

1996                        Iteso (Teso) Cultural Union formed.

Chiefs (title Emorimor)
1996 - 1998                 Mzee Paphras Imodot Edimu
1998 -  5 Feb 2022          Papa Kiteso Augustine Osuban Lemokul    (b. 1934 - d. 2022)
                              (enthroned May 2000)
 6 Feb 2022 -               Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng            (b. 1962?)
                              (caretaker to Oct 2002)

Jonam Koch

[Jonam chiefdom (Uganda)]

2008                        Jonam Koch chiefdom, separation from Alur.

Ruler (title Rwoth)
 1 Mar 2008 -               Marcellino Olar Ker IV

Kebu (Ke'bu) Yuu

Paramount Chief (title Azzu)
14 Jun 2008 -               Ephraim Kebbi                           (b. 1947)

Lango
[Lango chiefdom flag (Uganda)]
Adopted Dec 2005
2011                        Lango Cultural Foundation (Ker Tekwaro Lango) recognized
                              by Ugandan government.
2017                        The Lango Cultural Institution (Tekwaro Lango) is formed
                              in opposition.

Paramount Chiefs (title Won Nyaci)
Jul 1960 - 1964             Yukosafat Atoke Engur                   (b. 1919 - d. 1977)
1964 - 1967                 Ben Otim                                (b. 1929 - d. 1972)
1967 - 2005                 Interregnum
10 Dec 2005 -               Yosam Odur-Ebii                         (b. 1943)
12 Apr 2018 -               Michael Moses Odongo Okune              (b. 1964?)
                              (in opposition)

Masaaba (Bamasaba)

[Masaaba chiefdom (Uganda)]

2011                       Inzu ya Masaaba cultural institution established.

Paramount Chiefs (title Umukhukha Inzu ya Masaba)
13 Nov 2010 - 15 Nov 2015  Wilson Weasa Wamimbi                    (b. 1938)
15 Nov 2015 -  5 Jan 2021  Robert "Bob" Saulo Kipiro Mushikori     (b. 1948 - d. 2021)
                             (= Umukuka II)
21 Nov 2020 -              Jude Mike Mudoma (= Umukhukha III)
                             (in dissidence to 4 Aug 2023)
                             (enthroned 4 Aug 2023)
30 Jan 2021 -  4 Aug 2023  John Amram Wagabyalire
                             (in dissidence)

Prime minister
 4 Aug 2023 -              Charles Walimbwa Peke

Buduuda

[Buduuda Kingdom (Uganda)]

16 Aug 2011                 Buduuda (Bamasaaba) declares secession from Masaaba.  

Ruler (title Umukhungu Bukusu Ibududa)
16 Aug 2011 -               Joseph Washitwaya "Wash" Kanyanya
                              (enthroned 2 Sep 2013)

Samia Bugwe

13 May 2019                Obwen'engo Bwa Bugwe cultural institution of Samia Bugwe
                             gazetted by Ugandan government.

Rulers (title Obwen'engo Bwa Bugwe)
... - 19..                 Mayero
                             [deposed by colonial authorities]
19.. - 2017                Interregnum
14 Mar 2017 -  2 Mar 2023  Philip Wanyama Hasibante Nahama II      (b. 19.. - d. 2023)
                             (gazetted  13 May 2019; coronation 16 Dec 2020)
Mar 2023  -                Robert Obara Nahama III

Tieng Adhola (Padhola)

[Tieng Adhola(Padhola) chiefdom flag (Uganda)]
Adopted 12 Aug 2006		 [Tieng Adhola (Padhola) chiefdom Variant flag (Uganda)]
Variant
1998                       Tieng Adhola (The Adhola Union) cultural institution established.

Ruler (title Kwar Adhola)
  7 Aug 1999 -              Moses Stephen Owor                       (b. 1927)
Prime Ministers (title Jago)
 7 Aug 1999 - 2002         Rogers Jassa Kwero                       (d. ....)
 2002 - 19 Jul 2010         Nafutali Obbo Makola                     (b. 1947? - d. 2010)
2010 - 2014                Raphael Owere Onyango                    (d. 2021)
2014 - 2017                Joa Ja'keno Obitachiko Okech-Ojony       (b. 1951)
2017 -                     Richard Josel Obbo





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