Ndawula of Buganda

Ndawula was the 19th Kabaka, or king, of the Kingdom of Buganda from 1724 to 1734. He is remembered as a kind and gentle king.

Claim to the throne He was the fifth son of Kabaka Juuko Mulwaana, Kabaka of Buganda, who reigned between 1680 and 1690. His mother was Nandawula Kabengano of the Nsenene clan, the fifth of his father's six wives. He ascended to the throne upon the death of his cousin. He established his capital at Lubaga.

NameClanPositionTranslationNsobya Ffumbe (Civet Cat) Katikiro Chief MinisterMukubira Ngeye (Colobus Monkey) Kimbugwe Second MinisterWankalubo Lugave (Pangolin) Kasujju Governor of BusujjuSsendigya Mmamba (Lung fish) Kangaawo Governor of BulemeziSsebina Nkima (Vervet Monkey) Mugema Governor of BusiroKajongo, Nalumenya & Maseruka Ntalaganya (Duiker) Kitunzi Governor of GombaManganyi Ndiga (Sheep) Katambala Governor of Butambala

Married life He is reported to have married seven (7) wives:

The head Prince of his lineage bears the title Ssezaalunnyo Walugembe, with his seat at Mawule in Kyaddondo.

Quotes "Ndawula himself was a man of peace; he reigned long and had a very large family. The turbulence of Ndawula's numerous sons broke the tranquil atmosphere he had established in the country." MM Semakula Kiwanuka, A History of Buganda, 1971

"Ndawula was an excellent king, good natured and peaceful. He was always on the best of terms with his chiefs." Apollo Kaggwa