Namuggala of Buganda

Namuggala was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1741 and 1750. He was the twenty-fourth (24th) Kabaka of Buganda. He is remembered as a lovable and merciful ruler.

Claim to the throne He was the second son of Prince Musanje Golooba. His mother was Nabulya Naluggwa of the Ndiga clan, the second of his father's wives. He ascended to the throne upon the death of his elder brother, Kabaka Mwanga I Sebanakitta, in 1741. He established his capital at Nansana.

Some of the great officers of state during his reign included;

NamePositionTranslationKagali Katikiro Chief MinisterLubinga Kasujju Governor of BusujjuKambugu Kangaawo Governor of BulemeziMugwanya Mugema Governor of BusiroKabale Kitunzi Governor of GombaButekkanya Katambala Governor of Butambala

His stubborn refusal to heed his brother Prince Kyabaggu's request to execute Dibbongo ignited a conflict between the two that eventually led to his abdication.

Married life He is recorded to have married six (6) wives:

Kabaka Namuggala abdicated in favor of his younger brother, Kyabaggu Kabinuli, around 1750. He died, following an accidental fall on Nalubugo Hill, after his abdication. He was buried at Muyomba, Busiro.