REIGN OF OMUKAMA KABALEGA

REIGN OF OMUKAMA KABALEGA

  • Kabalega was born in 1830 to Omukama Kamurasi.
  • He spent his early years in Bulega where he acquired the name Kabalega meaning son of Bulega.
  • After the death of his father in 1869, Kabalega was involved in a power struggle with his brother Kabigumire.




  • Kabigumire was supported by the royal family and provincial chiefs.
  • Kabalega used the support of the commoners, Arab mercenaries and his father’s body guards to defeat his brother.
  • Kabalega ascended to power in 1870.

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