Kayima of Buganda’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro 7th Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1494 and 1524
Is King 
From Uganda 
Type Military 
Royals 
Gender male
Birth Uganda, Uganda
Death 1524, Shunga Empire, Russia
Family
Children: Nakibinge of Buganda 

Kayima Sendikaddiwa was Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1494 and 1524. He was the 7th Kabaka of Buganda.

Claim to the throne

He was the son of Prince (Omulangira) Wampamba, by his first wife, Lady Nakayima. He ascended the throne upon the death of his grandfather, Kiggala Mukaabya in 1494. He established his capital at Nazigo Hill.

Marital life

He had two wives:

  • Nababinge, daughter of Wampona, of the Mamba clan
  • Naddogo, daughter of Kasujja, of the Ngeye clan

Issue

He fathered two sons:

  • Kabaka Nakibinge Kagali, whose mother was Nababinge
  • Prince (Omulangira) Kabasanda, whose mother was Naddogo

The final years

He was killed in battle against Chief Bwakamba of Nyendo, at Sunga, in 1524. He is buried at Nabulagala, Busiro.

Succession table

Preceded by
Kiggala Mukaabya
King of Buganda
c.1494-c.1524
Succeeded by
Nakibinge Kagali
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