Katikkiro of Buganda

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Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga with Ddamula (Royal Mace) What he holds symbolises authority in Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga.jpg
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga with Ddamula (Royal Mace) What he holds symbolises authority in Buganda

Katikkiro is the official title of the head of cabinet and government in Buganda under the Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda. He is the equivalent of a Prime Minister is some governments but it is important to note that the Katikkiro does not assume office through elections like in other countries. His authority is symbolized by the Ddamula stick which is given to him by the Kabaka as a tool to 'kulamula' (Rule over) in the kingdom on his behalf. Buganda is a traditional kingdom in modern-day Uganda located in the central region of the East African country. The current Katikkiro is Mr. Charles Peter Mayiga of the Mutima clan and was appointed by the current monarch, the Kabaka of Buganda, Muwenda Mutebi II of Buganda in May 2013, replacing Engineer John Baptist Walusimbi. [1] [2]

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History

This title is as old as the kingdom itself. The first known Katikkiro was a man named Walusimbi of the Ffumbe Clan, who was the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) during the reign of Chwa I Nabakka, the second Kabaka of Buganda, who reigned during the middle of the 14th century. Walusimbi continued to rule following the death of Chwa I. He was succeeded as Katikkiro by Ssebwaana (This title (Ssebwaana) is also held by a saza (Busiro county) chief in Buganda. His rain lasted until 1374, when Kabaka Kimera I ascended the throne 1374. [3] [4] [5]

Selection of the Katikkiro

The selection of the Katikkiro of Buganda is a sole responsibility of the supreme ruler of the Kingdom who is the Kabaka of Buganda. He hands over the 'Ddamula' (the royal mace) which is got from Ssese county in Kalangala District in a forest called Luggo cultural Forest. [6] After Kabaka handing over Ddamula to the Katikkiro (designate) usually at the gate of Bulange (The main administrative building), the Katikkiro pledges his allegiance to the Kabaka and promises to execute the duties assigned to him by the Kabaka. [7] The Katikkiro thereafter has to ensure that he holds the Ddamula (Royal mace) which is the symbol of authority with the assistance of members of his clan until when he reaches 'Butikkiro' (The official residence of the Katikkiro of Buganda). If the Katikkiro loses grip of the Ddamula to any other person before reaching Butikkiro he loses the seat to the person who takes Ddamula away from him however When Katikkiro reaches the Butikkiro with Ddamula it cements his appointment and he thereafter its is celebration that usually involves organising a special cultural dinner for his guests. [7]

Butikkiro

Butikkiro is the official residence of the Katikkiro of Buganda. It is situated near Bulange as it is ideal that the Katikkiro is the first person to be asked about the wellbeing of the Kabaka and also accommodates the visitors of the Kabaka. [8]

Katikkiro Apollo Kaggwa in 1893 Kattikiro Apollo Kaggwa.png
Katikkiro Apollo Kaggwa in 1893

List of the Katikkiros

Table of Katikiros

Table of Katikiros as extracted from Sir Apollo Kaggwa's Basekabaka be’Buganda. [11]

KatikiroClanMonarchies Served
KisoloŊonge (Otter) Kato Kintu
KakulukukuLugave (Pangolin) Kato Kintu
WalusimbiFfumbe (Civet Cat) Chwa I Nabakka & Kimera
BakitendaFfumbe (Civet Cat)Kimera
Kiridde(Yam) Ttembo
KasongovuMmamba (Lung fish) Kiggala Mukaabya
SsendikaddiwaNsenene (Grasshopper) Kayima
WalugaliLugave (Pangolin)Kayima
KigaliNvuma (Pearl) Nakibinge
KalumbaFfumbe (Civet Cat)Nnakibinge
SekaggyaNvuma (Pearl) Mulondo
KisoloNsenene (Grasshopper) Suuna I & Sekamaanya
KamegereFfumbe (Civet Cat) Kimbugwe & Kateregga
MweseziFfumbe (Civet Cat) Mutebi I
WannandaButiko (Mushroom) Juuko
MulwanaŊonge (Otter)Jjuuko
KisikiButiko (Mushroom) Kayemba
LugwanyeCivet Cat (Ffumbe)Kayemba
MayambalaCivet Cat (Ffumbe) Tebandeke
NsobyaCivet Cat (Ffumbe) Ndawula
NtambiNjovu (Elephant) Kagulu
MawuubaMmamba (Lung fish) Kikulwe
NnakiyenjeButiko (Mushroom)Kikulwe
SebanakittaMmamba (Lung fish) Mawanda & Mwanga I
KagaliNvuma (Pearl) Namuggala
KabinuliNvuma (Pearl) Kyabaggu
LugoloobiNvuma (Pearl)Kyabaggu
SsendegeyaMmamba (Lung fish) Jjunju
MayembeMmamba (Lung fish)Jjunju
KagendaMmamba (Lung fish)Jjunju
NabbungaNdiga (Sheep) Semakookiro
Ssekayiba-NabembeziMbogo (Buffalo)Ssemakokiro
KiyanziMbogo (Buffalo)Ssemakokiro
KadduwamalaNvuma (Pearl)Ssemakokiro & Kamaanya
KatimpaNvuma (Pearl)Kamaanya
KafumbirwangoLugave (Pangolin)Kamaanya
KinogoLugave (Pangolin)Kamaanya
SebukoMmamba (Lung fish)Kamaanya
MigekyamyeNgabi (Bushbuck) Suuna II
Kityamuweesi KayiiraMbogo (Buffalo)Ssuuna II & Muteesa I
KisomoseMmamba (Lung fish)Muteesa I
MayanjaNkima (Vervet Monkey)Muteesa I
MulereNjovu (Elephant)Muteesa I
Mukasa NsimbeMusu (Edible Rat)Muteesa I & Mwanga II

Katikiros from 1888 to modern times

KatikiroTenureMonarchies Served
Henry Nnyonyintono1888 Kiweewa Mutebi
Muguluma1888-1889 Kabaka Kalema
Apollo Kaggwa1889-1926 Mwanga II & Daudi Chwa
Stanislaus Mugwanya1889-1900Mwanga II
Tefero Ssekkuuma Kisosonkole1927-1929Daudi Chwa II
Martin Luther Nsibirwa1929-1941 & 1945Daudi Chwa II & Sir Edward Muteesa II
Samuel Wamala1941-1945Muteesa II
Michael Kawalya Kagwa1945-1950Muteesa II
Paulo Kavuma1950-1955Muteesa II
Michael Kintu1955-1964Muteesa II

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