Kimbugwe of Buganda


Kimbugwe Kamegere was the Kabaka in the Buganda Kingdom between 1634 and 1644. He was the 13th Kabaka. He is remembered as a good king.

Claim to the throne

He was born at Kongojje, the youngest son of Suuna I Kisolo,between 1584 and 1614. His mother was Naluggwa of the Ndiga clan, the second wife of his father. He ascended to the throne after the death of his cousin, Kabaka Sekamaanya. He established his capital at Bugwaanya.

Married life

He had three wives:

Issue

He had two sons, both with his first wife Nakamyuuka:
  • Prince Kamyuuka
  • Prince Baleke

The final years

He was killed, allegedly by witchcraft by his stepson, Prince Kateregga, who succeeded him to the throne, circa 1644. He is buried at Bugwaanya, Busiro.