Ezekiel Tenywa Wako of Busoga

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Ezekiel Tenywa Wako
Isebantu Kyabazinga
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Kyabazinga of Busoga and Zibondo of Bulamogi
Reign11 February 1939 - 1949
Coronation 11 February 1939
SuccessorWilliam Wilberforce Nadiope II
SpouseYunia Nakibande
FatherPrince Mukama Namutukula

Ezekiel Tenywa Wako the Zibondo of Bulamogi was the first Kyabazinga of Busoga, a constitutional kingdom in modern-day Uganda. [1] He ascended to the throne on February 11, 1939 and led until 1949 when he retired. [2] [3]

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Education

Ezekiel Tenywa Wako studied from King's College, Budo. [4]

Rise to the throne

Wako was born to Prince Mukama Namutukula, his father and Naudo his mother as their first born. [5] He was first elected as the first president of the Busoga Lukiiko in 1919 after a decision by the chiefs to elect one among themselves to rule over the region. [6]

He was elected as the first Isebantu Kyabazinga in 1939. [6] [3] [7]

Career

Wako became a member of Uganda Kings Council in 1925. [8]

Personal life

He was married to Yunia Nakibande and had children one of whom was their first born, Henry Wako Muloki born in 1921 [5] [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Busoga re-echoes demands for return of kingdom property". Monitor. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  2. ↑ Bita, George (2008-09-14). "Life and times of Wako Muloki". New Vision . Archived from the original on 2008-09-02. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
  3. 1 2 "The tall order Kyabazinga has to face". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  4. ↑ "About Kings College Budo (Uganda)". www.africa2trust.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  5. 1 2 Reporter, Vision. "Life and times of Wako Muloki". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  6. 1 2 "Five years on, Busoga Kingdom still lost". Monitor. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  7. ↑ Reporter, Vision. "Symbols of Busoga's glorious past". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  8. ↑ Bwanika, Elisha Z. "Tracing the history of Busoga Kingdom as the institution marks 82 years of existence - Watchdog Uganda". www.watchdoguganda.com. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  9. ↑ Reporter, Vision. "Tribute to Kyabazinga Wako Muloki". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-17.

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