Rulers: Uganda
Traditional polities
Note: This record deals with traditional polities other than the kingdoms of Buganda, Bunyoro-Kitara, Toro, 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 (off and on) from 1906.
Kooki
14 Nov 1896 incorporated into Buganda, but royal line continues
Rulers (title Omukama, later Kamuswaga)
... - ... Bwohe
... - ... Kitahimbwa I
... - ... Mujuiga
... - ... Mugenyi
... - ... Ndahura I
... - c.1832 Kitahimbwa II
c.1832 - ... Isansa I
... - 1884 Kamuswaga Rubambura
1884 - 1907 Edward Kezekia Ndahura II (b. ... - d. 1907)
1907 - 5 Oct 1954 George Sefasi Kabumbuli Kamuswaga
Isansa II (b. ... - d. 1954)
1954 - 1966 Yoweri Kayemba
15 May 2004 - Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II (b. 1971)
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)
- Bashambo dynasty -
1752 - ... Rukaari
... - ... ... (f)
18.. - 18.. Kabandwa
18.. - 18.. Kagurugunju
*1870* Nyetweka
(2) Rujumbura
Rulers (title Omukama)
- Bashambo dynasty -
1752 - ... Kirenzi
... - ... ...
... - ... ...
... - ... ...
... - ... ...
... - 1901 Makobore
(3) Igara
Rulers (title Omukama)
- Bashambo dynasty -
1752 - ... Mafundo
... - ... ...
... - ... Rwihura
... - ... Katana
... - ... Rutondo
... - 1901 Musinga
(4) Kajara
Rulers (title Omukama)
- Bashambo dynasty -
1752 - ... Kihondwa
... - 1901 Rugarama
(5) Obwera
Ruler (title Omukama)
- Bashambo dynasty -
1752 - ... Kahaya
(6) Rukiga
Ruler (title Omukama)
- Bashambo dynasty -
1752 - ... Rugambagye
Buzimba
1901 state becomes part of kingdom of Ankole
Rulers (title Omukama)
- Barisa dynasty -
... - ... Rugo
... - ... Kantu
... - ... Mukindo
... - ... Nyaruyonga
... - ... Mugarura
... - ... Nyakairu
*1875* Nduru
Buhweju
1901 state becomes part of kingdom of Ankole
Rulers (title Omukama)
- Barisa dynasty -
... - ... 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 - 1993 Busoga authorities abolished together with kingdoms
Presidents of Lukiiko
Jul 1906 - 15 Jan 1914 Semei Lwakirenzi Kakungulu (b. 1869 - d. 1928)
1919 - 11 Feb 1939 Ezekieri Tenywa Wako III,
ruler of Bulamogi
Heads of the confederation (title Isebantu Kyabazinga)
11 Feb 1939 - 1949 Ezekieri Tenywa Wako III,
ruler of Bulamogi
1949 - 1955 William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
Nadiope III, ruler of Bugabula
(1st time) (b. ... - d. 1975)
1956 - 1962 Henry Wako Muloki (1st time) (b. 1921 - d. 2008)
28 Sep 1962 - 8 Sep 1967 William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
Nadiope III, ruler of Bugabula
(2nd time) (s.a.)
(deposition 8 Jul 1966 not confirmed by Uganda government)
11 Feb 1996 - 1 Sep 2008 Henry Wako Muloki (2nd time) (s.a.)
1 Sep 2008 - 7 Oct 2008 James Christopher Mutyaba Nkono
(acting)
7 Oct 2008 - 13 Sep 2014 Daudi Kawunhe Muluya Wakhooli (b. 1944 - d. 2016)
(acting)
7 Jun 2009 - 18 Oct 2009 Edward Columbus Wambuzi Muloki (b. 1973)
(disputed)
13 Sep 2014 - William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
Nadiope IV, ruler of Bugabula (b. 1988)
Bugweri Bufutulu
c.1737 state founded
Rulers (title Omukama)
- abaiseMenha dynasty -
*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
Buzimba
c.1737 state founded
Rulers (title Omukama)
- abaiseNgobi dynasty -
*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
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
1913 - 8 Sep 1967 William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
Nadiope III (b. ... - d. 1975)
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
Bukooli
bf.1737 state founded
Rulers (title Omukama)
- abaiseNgobi dynasty -
*1791* Mulindwa
... - ... Wambuzi
... - ... Kisangirizi
*1818* Mukoova
18.. - 18.. Kigoigo
18.. - 18.. Kiyemba
*1845* Kibibuka
18.. - 1891 Kaunhe
1891 - 1899 Mutanda
Busiki
c.1683 state founded
Rulers (title Omukama)
- abaiseIgaga dynasty -
*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
Bukono
bf.1737 state founded
Rulers (title Omukama)
- abaiseNgobi dynasty -
*1818* Ntumba
18.. - 18.. Mutyaba
*1845* Kabusera
18.. - 18.. Muzetya
18.. - 18.. Pande Kembo
*1861* Mugalya
18.. - 1897 Kyebambe Kitamwa
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
1898 - 1908 Zibondo VIII Mukunya III Wambuzi
1908 - 19.. Zibondo IX Ezekieri Tenywa Wako III
Kigulu
Rulers (title Omukama)
- abaiseNgobi dynasty -
... - ... Obbo
*1950* ...