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Suuna I of Buganda

Today we want to talk about Suuna I of Buganda, a topic that has gained great relevance in recent times. Since its emergence, Suuna I of Buganda has captured the attention of many, becoming a topic of widespread interest. Its impact spans different areas, from politics to popular culture, and has generated discussions and debates around the world. In this article, we will explore Suuna I of Buganda in depth, analyzing its importance, implications, and evolution over time. From its origins to its current state, we will delve into the universe of Suuna I of Buganda to understand its fascinating and complex nature.

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Ssekabaka Suuna I Kisolo
Kabaka of Buganda
Reign1584 – 1614
PredecessorJemba of Buganda
SuccessorSekamaanya of Buganda
BornBuganda
Died1614 (1615)
Jimbo, Busiro
Burial
Jimbo, Busiro
Spouse1. Lady Nakigo
2. Lady Naluggwa
FatherNakibinge of Buganda
MotherNamasole Nassuuna

Suuna I Kisolo, also spelt as Ssuuna I Kisolo, was the 11th Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, reigning from about 1584 until his death around 1614. His reign is remembered as kind and gentle.[1]

Claim to the throne

He was the son of Kabaka Nakibinge Kagali,between 1524 and 1554. His mother was Nassuuna, his father's fifth wife. He took the throne after the death of his elder half-brother, Kabaka Jemba, in 1584. He established his capital at Jimbo Hill.

Married life

He married two wives:[1]

  • Nakigo, daughter of Walusimbi, of the Ffumbe clan
  • Naluggwa, daughter of Lwoomwa, of the Ndiga clan

He also married two "reserve" wives.

Issue

He had four sons:[1]

  • Prince (Omulangira) Sewatti, whose mother was Nakigo
  • Prince (Omulangira) Gogombe
  • Prince (Omulangira) Kawaali
  • Kabaka Kimbugwe, Kabaka of Buganda, whose mother was Naluggwa.

The final years

He died in his mid-age, at his capital at Jimbo, Busiro in 1614. He was burried in Gombe and his jaw was burried at Jimbo.[1]

See also

Succession table

References

  1. ^ a b c d Kaggwa, Apollo; Kalibala, Ernest B. (1934). The Customs of the Baganda. p. 25.