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

Intro 6th Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, reigning between 1464 and 1484
A.K.A. Kabaka Kiyimba, King Kiyimba
Is King
From Uganda
Type Military
Royals
Gender male

Ntege Kiyimba was Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda. He reigned between 1464 and 1484. He was the 6th Kabaka of Buganda.

Claim to the throne

He was the sixth son of Kabaka Kiggala Mukaabya. His mother was Nabukalu, of the Lugave clan, the first wife of Kabaka Kiggala Mukaabya. He ascended the throne around 1464, when his father abdicated.

Married life

He had two wives:

  • Bamuggya, daughter of Kisuule, of the Njaza clan
  • Gwojjanjaba, daughter of Gunju, of the Butiko clan.

Issue

There are no recorded children for Kabaka Kiyimba.

The final years

He died at Mpummudde and was initially buried at Lukwangu, Busiro. He was succeeded on the throne by his father, around 1484. He is buried at Sentema, Busiro, in modern-day Wakiso District.

Succession table

Preceded by
Kiggala Mukaabya
King of Buganda
c.1464-c.1484
Succeeded by
Kiggala Mukaabya
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