History of Buganda - Wikipedia
Buganda grew rapidly in power in the eighteenth and nineteenth century becoming the dominant kingdom in the region. Buganda started to expand in the 1840s, and used fleets of war canoes to establish "a kind of imperial supremacy" over Lake Victoria and the surrounding regions.
Buganda - Wikipedia
Buganda is a Bantu kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Baganda people, Buganda is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa, consisting of Uganda's Central Region, including the Ugandan capital Kampala.
The Traditions of the Early Kings of Buganda: Myth, History, and ...
May 13, 2014 · In the pages which follow, the traditions surrounding the first eight (of a total of thirty-five) kings of Buganda's traditional history will be investigated from a perspective that has not been utilized before.
The Baganda and their rich cultural heritage - Here in Uganda
Jun 13, 2022 · The Baganda's early history is murky, with several competing legends about their beginnings. According to one account, they are descendants of Kintu, the legendary character from Baganda mythology who was the first human.
A history of the Buganda kingdom. - by isaac Samuel
Jul 30, 2023 · Around five centuries ago, the kingdom of Buganda emerged along the northern shores of lake Victoria, growing into one of the region's most dominant political and cultural powers. Buganda was a cosmopolitan kingdom whose political influence extended across much of the region and left a profound legacy in east Africa.
Kingdom of Buganda: Uganda’s 1000 year old Kingdom - Think …
Nov 11, 2018 · The ancient name of Buganda was Muwaawa, meaning a sparsely populated place. The people of this area are believed to have their roots in Abyssinia. The ancient region of Muwaawa constituted a clan-based system with no organized governance.
Exploring Baganda Mythology: Unveiling Ancient Tales and Beliefs
Discover the rich tapestry of Baganda mythology, a fascinating journey into the ancient tales and beliefs of this East African culture. Unearth captivating stories and explore the cultural significance of Baganda myths.
Baganda - Encyclopedia.com
May 29, 2018 · The Baganda are located along the northern and western shores of Lake Victoria in the east African nation of Uganda. They number about 3 million people.
Buganda | Kabaka, Lake Victoria, Uganda | Britannica
Buganda was one of several small principalities founded by Bantu-speaking peoples in what is now Uganda. It was founded in the late 14th century, when the kabaka, or ruler, of the Ganda people came to exercise strong centralized control over his domains, called Buganda.
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Baganda people
The Ganda people, or Baganda (endonym: Baganda; singular Muganda), are a Bantu ethnic group native to Buganda, a subnational kingdom within Uganda. Traditionally composed of 52 clans (although since a 1993 survey, only 46 are officially recognised), the Baganda are the largest ethnic group in Uganda, comprising 16.9 percent of the population.