Other Traditional States in Uganda
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.
Kooki
Adopted May 2010
| Map of Kooki
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Capital: Rakai |
Kingdom Anthem
"Ekitiibwa kya Kooki"
(Kooki's
Pride)
|
Population: 404,326
(2002) |
c.1740
Kooki kingdom
14 Nov
1896
Incorporated into Buganda,
but royal line continues.
24 May 1966 - 2004
Kingdom abolished by
Uganda.
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 -
18..
Isansa I
18.. -
1884
Lubambula (Rubambula)
(d. 1884)
1884 - 1907
Edward Kezekia Ndahura II
(d. 1907)
1907 - 5 Oct 1954
George Sefasi
Kabumbuli (d.
1954)
Isansa
II
1954 -
1966
Yoweri Kayemba
1966 - 2004
Post abolished
15 May 2004 -
Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II
(b. 1971)
Prime ministers (title
Katikkiro)
May 2004 - 28 Nov 2004 Kintu Mwanje
28 Nov 2004
-
Ananiya Sekyanzi
States
combining with Nkore to form Ankole
Mpororo
1752
Mpororo state is split into six states.
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
I Nyamigisha
.... -
....
Mugimba I Gatowire
.... - ....
Kabundami II Kyangabufunda
.... -
....
Kashoma II Gatukwire
.... -
....
Mugimba II
.... -
....
Karamagi
.... -
....
Rukamba
.... -
....
Rusharabaga (usurper)
.... -
....
Kashoma III 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
bf.1820
Busongora kingdom
1870 - 1890
Succession disputed.
1906
Divided
between the Congo and Uganda.
1922
Divided between Ankole and Tooro
kingdoms.
1 Jul
2012
Busongora proclaimed, in opposition to Rwenzururu
kingdom
(not recognized by Uganda or Rwenzururu
kingdom).
Rulers (title Omubiito)
.... - ....
Nkomoyo
.... -
....
Rwigi I
.... - ....
Rutakirwa I
.... -
....
Bulemu I
Bushoda
.... -
....
Rwigi II Kyeramaino
Rweshakaramyabi
.... -
....
Nyabongo Kikundi
Nyakwingita
.... -
....
Ihungo
.... -
....
Goro
.... - ....
Nyabongo I
.... - ....
Kashese
.... - ....
Rutairuka
.... - ....
Makora
.... - 1870
Kyomya
Bwachari
(d. 1870)
1870 - 1890
Interregnum
1890 -
1901
Kaihura of Bunyaruguru
(d. 1901)
1901 - 1906
Kasigano
1906 -
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)
1 Jul 2012 -
Ivan
Bwebale Rwigi IV
Rutakirwa (b. 1940)
Agutamba
Aug 2012
-
Benon Rwabukuru Asiimwe
(in dissidence)
Ibanda
1901
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
to 1964, from
1995
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State flag
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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
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
(1st time)
1955 -
1962
Henry Wako Muloki (1st
time) (b. 1921 - d.
2008)
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) (deposition 8 Jul 1966, not confirmed
by Ugandan government)
8 Sep 1967 - 11 Feb 1995 Post
abolished
11 Feb 1995 - 1 Sep 2008 Henry Wako
Muloki (2nd time)
(s.a.)
1 Sep 2008 - 7 Oct 2008 James
Christopher Mutyaba Nkono II,
ruler of
Bukono (acting)
7 Oct 2008 - 7 Jun 2009
Daudi Kawunhe Muluya Wakhooli, (b. 1944)
ruler of Bukooli (acting)
7 Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
Edward Columbus Wambuzi,
(b. 1973)
ruler
of Bulamogi (in opposition)
5 Oct 2009 - 20 Jan 2010
William Wilberforce Kadhumbula
Nadiope
IV, ruler of Bugabula (b. 1989)
(in
opposition)
20 Jan 2010 -
David Bogere Gabula (acting)
General Secretaries
1943 - 1949
Yekonia Kibedi Menhya Zirabamuzale
(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 - 1996
Post abolished
Prime ministers (title Katukiro)
1996 - 1999
Keith Diphath Bamulanzeki 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
(b. 19.. - d. 2013)
16 Oct 2007 - 1 Jul 2008 Juma Wasswa
Balunywa (acting)
1 Jul 2008 -
Wilson Mutebe Muwereza
Bugweri Bufutulu
c.1726
State founded.
Rulers (title Menya)
c.1726 - 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
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.. - 1892
Kirunda Kiyuba
1892 -
1896
Kakire II Naigambi
(d. 1896)
1896 -
1897
Ibrahim Munulo I
1896 - 1941
Chief Muwaabe -Regent
(d. 1941)
1897 -
....
Nkolo
1941 - 1967?
Zirabamuzaale
1967 - 1995
Post abolished
1995 -
Kakaire III Frederick Menya
Buzimba
1806
State founded in spilt from Kigulu.
1899
Merged into Kigulu.
Rulers (title Okuma)
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 Muzaaya)
17..- c.1735
Muzaaya Ngobi Mau
c.1735 - c.1759
Lufuka
c.1759 - c.1784
Kabega
c.1784 - c.1808
Galye
c.1808 - 1845
Kyanga
1845 - c.1875
Gwanoto
c.1875 - c.1880
Nkofukaire
c.1880 - 1894
Otini
1894 - 1906
Kaluba Mulije
Bunha (Bunya)
bf.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Luba)
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 - 1908?
Luba
1908? - 1967
....
1967 - 1995
Post abolished
1995 -
Juma Munulo II
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.1730
State founded.
Rulers (title Gabula)
c.1730 - c.1755
Kitimbo
c.1755 - c.1783
Nawerere
c.1783 - c.1818
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
9 Jan 1913 - 20 Jan 1933 Daudi Kintu
Mutekanga -Regent
(b. 1875 - d. 1947)
1967 - 1996
Post abolished
19 Feb 1996 -
William Wilberforce
Kadhumbula (b. 1989)
Nadiope
IV
1996 - 2008
Caeser Kitamirike -Regent
Luuka
bf.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Tabingwa)
c.1737 - 1752
Ibanda Ngobi
c.1752 - c.1780
Nhiro
1791?
Nabwana Inhesiko I
.... -
1841
Wambuzi Munhana
1841 -
1855
Kakuku
1855 -
1856
Kalogo
1856 -
1870
Kibalya
1870 -
1877
Mudhungu
1877 -
1920
Nabwana Inhensiko II
1920 - 1967
Gideoni Wambuzi (II?)
1967 - 1995
Post abolished
1995 -
Willington Tabingwa Nabwana
Bukooli
bf.1737
State founded.
Rulers (title Wakhooli)
1791?
Mulindwa
.... -
....
Wambuzi
.... -
....
Kisangirizi
1818?
Mukoova
18.. -
18..
Kigoigo
18.. -
18..
Kiyemba
1845?
Kibibuka
18.. -
1891
Kaunhe
1891 -
1899
Mutanda
1995 - 27 Mar 2010 Daudi
Kawunhe Muluya Wakhooli (b. 1944)
28 Mar 2010 -
Daudi Kibubuka Wakhooli
Busiki
c.1683
State founded.
Rulers (title Lamoge, later Kisiki)
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
c.1895
Kirya Mankati
c.1895 - 1967
....
1967 - 1995
Post abolished
1995 - Apr 2010
Yekosofato Kawanguzi
Apr 2010 -
Sam Nabongo III
Bukono
bf.1656
State founded.
Rulers (title Nkono)
c.1656 - ....
Kitimbo Nkono I
.... - c.1737
Najoni
c.1737 - c.1760
Nkenga
c.1760 - c.1785
Kisozi
c.1785 - c.1819
Ntumba
18.. -
18..
Mutyaba
1845?
Kabusera
18.. -
18..
Muzetya
18.. -
18..
Pande Kembo
c.1862 - 1863
Mugalya
1863 -
1897
Kyebambe Kitamwa
1897 - 1967
....
1967 - 1995
Post abolished
1995 - 2010
James Christopher
Mutyaba Nkono II
2010 -
Charles Mutyaba Nkono
III
Bulamogi
c.1550
State founded.
Rulers (title from c.1755, Zibondo)
.... - ....
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
1995 - 3 Sep 2008 Zibondo
(X) George William Mukunya
IV
Napeera
3 Sep 2008 -
Zibondo XI 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 I)
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
1892 - 1899
Kanywamusai Nyiro IV
1899 - 1915
....
1915 - 1922
Gideon Obodha
1950 - 1950?
Obbo II
1950? - 1962
Daudi Nsobani
1962 - 1967
....
1967 - 1995
Post abolished
1995 - Apr 2010
Patrick Izimba Gologolo II
Apr 2010 -
Eriakesi Kiregaya
Other Kingdoms
Acholi
1950
Paramount
Chiefdom of Acholi (Ker Kwaro Acholi).
Paramount Chiefs (title Rwot)
1950 - 1962
....
1962 - 1967
Justine Acana I (1st time)
(d. 1996)
1967 - 1990
Interregnum
1990 - 1996
Justine Acana I (2nd time)
(s.a.)
1996 -
David
Onen Acana II
(b. 1967)
(installed
15 Jan 2005)
Alur
c.1490
Alur state founded.
1993
Dikiri Ker Alur (Union
of Alur Chiefdoms) founded.
Chiefs (title Rwoth-Obimo)
1630 - 1670
Ngira II
1670 - 1700
Keeno Mahagi
1700 - 1705
Awaza Padea
1705 - 1735
Songa
1735 - 1775
Ucweda
1775 - 1780
Oledhire
1780 - 1820
Aryem
1820 - 1825
Ogena Owilo
1825 - 1865
Nziri
1865 - 1890
Alworonga Agyermac
1890 - 1941
Amula
1941 - 1978
Jalusiga Rawuni II
(d. 1978)
1978 - 2000
Valente Ker Oyoma Jobi II
(b. c.1916
- d. 2000)
2000 -
Philip Olarker Rawuni III
(b. 1981)
(installed 19 May 2006)
Prime ministers (Jadipu)
May 2006 - Dec 2009 Lawrence
Opar Angala Jalumvor Jalusiga II
2 Dec 2009 -
Edwin Watham Jalusiga
Iteso (Teso)
Adopted c.1996
Chiefs (title Emorimor)
1996 - 1998
Mzee Paphras Imodot
1998 -
Papa Kiteso
Augustine Osuban Lemokul (b. c.1945)
(installed May 2000)
Jonam Koch
Ruler (title Rwoth)
1 Mar 2008 -
Marcelino Olar Ker IV
Prime minister
1 Mar 2008 -
Peter Onega
Kebu Yuu
Parmount Chief
14 Jun 2008 -
Ephraim Kebbi
(b. 1947)
Lango
Paramount Chief (title Won Nyaci)
10 Dec 2005 -
Yusam Odur-Ebii
(b. 1926)
Masaaba
Paramount Chief (title Inzu)
13 Nov 2010 -
Wilson Weasa Wamimbi
(b. 1938)
Buduuda
16 Aug 2011
Buduuda declares secession from Masaaba.
Ruler
16 Aug 2011 -
Wash Joseph Kanyanya
Padhola
7 Aug 1999
Padhola state created.
Ruler (title Adhola)
7 Aug 1999 -
Moses Stephen Owor
(b.
1927)
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