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 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 .
6-516: 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)
12-682: Is also held by a saza (Busiro county) chief in Buganda. His rain lasted until 1374, when Kabaka Kimera I ascended the throne 1374. 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 . After Kabaka handing over Ddamula to
18-481: 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. 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
24-477: 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 holds a celebration that usually involves organising a special cultural dinner for his guests. Butikkiro is the official residence of
30-488: 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. Table of Katikiros as extracted from Sir Apollo Kaggwa's Basekabaka be’Buganda . Katikiros from 1888 to modern times This Uganda -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Chwa I of Buganda Chwa I Nabakka (also spelt as Ccwa)
36-645: Was Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda . He reigned during the mid 14th century. He was the 2nd Kabaka of Buganda. He was the son of Kabaka Kato Kintu , the first Kabaka of Buganda, who reigned in the early 14th century. His mother was Nambi Nantuttululu, of the Ngeye Clan. He ascended to the throne following the death of his father. He established his capital at Bigo Hill . He married two wives : Kabaka Kintu abdicated and settled in Magonga. He
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