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	=== Names ===		=== Names ===
	Every Muganda must belong to a clan (''Ekika'').<ref name ="clandiv">{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|page=92 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref><ref name=clanBuganda1>{{Cite web \|url=https://buganda.or.ug/clans/ \|title=Buganda Clans \|access-date=26 July 2025}}</ref>{{~~permanent dead~~ link\|date=September 2026}}		Every Muganda must belong to a clan (''Ekika'').<ref name ="clandiv">{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|page=92 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref><ref name=clanBuganda1>{{Cite web \|url=https://buganda.or.ug/clans/ \|title=Buganda Clans \|access-date=26 July 2025}}</ref>{{Dead link\|date=September 2026 \|fix-attempted=yes \|url=}}

	This is usually his or her father's clan. The only exception to this is the Kabaka (King) who belongs to the mother's clan. This ensures that every clan has a chance to produce the next Kabaka(King). Names of Baganda vary depending on one's biological gender (male or female).		This is usually his or her father's clan. The only exception to this is the Kabaka (King) who belongs to the mother's clan. This ensures that every clan has a chance to produce the next Kabaka(King). Names of Baganda vary depending on one's biological gender (male or female).

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	=== Names ===		=== Names ===
	Every Muganda must belong to a clan (''Ekika'').<ref name ="clandiv">{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|page=92 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref><ref name=clanBuganda1>{{Cite web \|url=https://buganda.or.ug/clans/ \|title=Buganda Clans \|access-date=26 July 2025}}</ref>		Every Muganda must belong to a clan (''Ekika'').<ref name ="clandiv">{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|page=92 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref><ref name=clanBuganda1>{{Cite web \|url=https://buganda.or.ug/clans/ \|title=Buganda Clans \|access-date=26 July 2025}}</ref>{{permanent dead link\|date=September 2026}}

	This is usually his or her father's clan. The only exception to this is the Kabaka (King) who belongs to the mother's clan. This ensures that every clan has a chance to produce the next Kabaka(King). Names of Baganda vary depending on one's biological gender (male or female).		This is usually his or her father's clan. The only exception to this is the Kabaka (King) who belongs to the mother's clan. This ensures that every clan has a chance to produce the next Kabaka(King). Names of Baganda vary depending on one's biological gender (male or female).

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	Every [[Baganda\|Muganda]] person must belong to one of more than 52 '''clans of Baganda'''. A Muganda is therefore expected to know his or her paternal clan (and [[Totem]]) as well has his or her maternal clan. As part of one's formal introduction or greeting (especially at traditional ceremonies), one must be able to say their last name ([[surname]]), their father's surname, their paternal grandfather's name, their mother's clan, their clan Totem and clan motto or [[slogan]] (''Omubala'') and finally their lineage in terms of the ''Akasolya'', ''Ssiga'', ''Mutuba'', ''Lunyiriri'' and ''Nnyumba'' or ''Nju'' ([[Household\|House]]). This is generally called ''okutambula ng'Omuganda'' ("narrating your lineage [[Luganda]]).		Every [[Baganda\|Muganda]] person must belong to one of more than 52 '''clans of Baganda'''. A Muganda is therefore expected to know his or her paternal clan (and [[Totem]]) as well has his or her maternal clan. As part of one's formal introduction or greeting (especially at traditional ceremonies), one must be able to say their last name ([[surname]]), their father's surname, their paternal grandfather's name, their mother's clan, their clan Totem and clan motto or [[slogan]] (''Omubala'') and finally their lineage in terms of the ''Akasolya'', ''Ssiga'', ''Mutuba'', ''Lunyiriri'' and ''Nnyumba'' or ''Nju'' ([[Household\|House]]). This is generally called ''okutambula ng'Omuganda'' ("narrating your lineage [[Luganda]]).

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	=== Names ===		=== Names ===
	Every Muganda must belong to a clan (''Ekika'').<ref name ="clandiv">{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere ~~\|url=~~ \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|page=92 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref><ref name=clanBuganda1> {{Cite web \|url=https://buganda.or.ug/clans/ \|title=Buganda Clans \|access-date=26 July 2025}} </ref>		Every Muganda must belong to a clan (''Ekika'').<ref name ="clandiv">{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|page=92 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref><ref name=clanBuganda1>{{Cite web \|url=https://buganda.or.ug/clans/ \|title=Buganda Clans \|access-date=26 July 2025}}</ref>

	This is usually his or her father's clan. The only exception to this is the Kabaka (King) who belongs to the mother's clan. This ensures that every clan has a chance to produce the next Kabaka(King). Names of Baganda vary depending on one's biological gender (male or female).		This is usually his or her father's clan. The only exception to this is the Kabaka (King) who belongs to the mother's clan. This ensures that every clan has a chance to produce the next Kabaka(King). Names of Baganda vary depending on one's biological gender (male or female).

	Therefore, each clan will have a list of at least 20 boys' surnames and 20 girls' surnames from which one can pick a surname.<ref>{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K.B. \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere ~~\|url=~~ \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|pages=93–102 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref> Therefore, one's [[surname]] (last name) will give a clue to which clan they belong as well as their biological gender. The exceptions to this are a woman's married name (which she inherits from her husband) as well as unique names given to twins and their immediate siblings or Royals (first born sons and first born daughters).		Therefore, each clan will have a list of at least 20 boys' surnames and 20 girls' surnames from which one can pick a surname.<ref>{{cite book \|last= Kiingi\|first=K.B. \|date=2009 \|title=Enkuluze ya Oluganda eya e Makerere \|trans-title=Makerere Luganda Dictionary \|language=lg\|location=Kampala \|publisher=Fountain Publishers \|pages=93–102 \|isbn=978-9970-02-613-5\|edition=2nd}}</ref> Therefore, one's [[surname]] (last name) will give a clue to which clan they belong as well as their biological gender. The exceptions to this are a woman's married name (which she inherits from her husband) as well as unique names given to twins and their immediate siblings or Royals (first born sons and first born daughters).

	For instance, the name Nsubuga is given to a male from the Mmamba Gabunga clan and the name Nansubuga is given to a female from the Mmamba Gabunga clan.		For instance, the name Nsubuga is given to a male from the Mmamba Gabunga clan and the name Nansubuga is given to a female from the Mmamba Gabunga clan.
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	=== Marriage ===		=== Marriage ===
	All members of a clan are believed to have a common [[~~Ancestor\|~~ancestor]]. This means that they are [[~~Siblings\|~~siblings]] if they are from the same generation (roughly same age) or can be considered parents or children if they are from different [[~~Generation\|generations~~]], and so it's taboo for them to marry each other. They are therefore expected to marry someone from another clan, clan [[Exogamy]], (or tribe or nationality as long as they are not a Muganda of the same clan). This has even been held up in a court of law (i.e. there's a [[precedent]] in law) in the famous case of Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi in May 2007.<ref>{{cite book \| publisher = Uganda Legal Information Institute, ULII \| title = Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi (Civil Suit No. 52 of 2006) \| url = https://media.ulii.org/media/judgment/107236/source_file/BRUNO_KIWUWA_V_SERUNKUUMA_AND_ANOR_CASE.pdf \| location = Kampala \| date = May 5, 2007 \| access-date = July 11, 2025 }}</ref> All three people involved, the girl's father, Kiwawu, the "boy", Sserunkuuma and the "girl", Namazzi belong to the same clan, the Ndiga (Sheep) clan. A few exceptions exist especially among the members of the large Mmamba clan. On occasion, these have been known to intermarry. This taboo on marrying someone who belongs to the same clan as you normally supersedes religious, national and international marriage laws.		All members of a clan are believed to have a common [[ancestor]]. This means that they are [[siblings]] if they are from the same generation (roughly same age) or can be considered parents or children if they are from different [[generation]]s, and so it's taboo for them to marry each other. They are therefore expected to marry someone from another clan, clan [[Exogamy]], (or tribe or nationality as long as they are not a Muganda of the same clan). This has even been held up in a court of law (i.e. there's a [[precedent]] in law) in the famous case of Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi in May 2007.<ref>{{cite book \| publisher = Uganda Legal Information Institute, ULII \| title = Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi (Civil Suit No. 52 of 2006) \| url = https://media.ulii.org/media/judgment/107236/source_file/BRUNO_KIWUWA_V_SERUNKUUMA_AND_ANOR_CASE.pdf \| location = Kampala \| date = May 5, 2007 \| access-date = July 11, 2025 }}</ref> All three people involved, the girl's father, Kiwawu, the "boy", Sserunkuuma and the "girl", Namazzi belong to the same clan, the Ndiga (Sheep) clan. A few exceptions exist especially among the members of the large Mmamba clan. On occasion, these have been known to intermarry. This taboo on marrying someone who belongs to the same clan as you normally supersedes religious, national and international marriage laws.

	===Inheritance===		===Inheritance===
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	In Buganda (Baganda culture) are strictly observed social, dietary, and traditional regulations, often rooted in clan, gender, or, spiritual beliefs. Key taboos include strict prohibition of same-clan marriage (except the Mamba clan), restrictions on women eating certain foods like chicken and eggs, and strict etiquette regarding seating, greeting, and dress codes.		In Buganda (Baganda culture) are strictly observed social, dietary, and traditional regulations, often rooted in clan, gender, or, spiritual beliefs. Key taboos include strict prohibition of same-clan marriage (except the Mamba clan), restrictions on women eating certain foods like chicken and eggs, and strict etiquette regarding seating, greeting, and dress codes.

	# The members of a clan cannot eat or harm their totem animal, plant or thing. For example a member of the Mmamba (Lungfish) clan is forbidden from consuming a Lungfish. However, members of other clans do eat [[Lungfish]].		# The members of a clan cannot eat or harm their totem animal, plant or thing. For example, a member of the Mmamba (Lungfish) clan is forbidden from consuming a Lungfish. However, members of other clans do eat [[Lungfish]].
	# Members of the same clan cannot marry each other. So a male from the Ffumbe clan cannot marry a female from the Ffumbe clan.		# Members of the same clan cannot marry each other. So a male from the Ffumbe clan cannot marry a female from the Ffumbe clan.

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	# Nvuma ([[Pearl]])		# Nvuma ([[Pearl]])

	The descendants of the [[Basimba people]] (also known as Bashimba) which is a [[Bissa language\|Bisa]] and [[Ovambo language\|Ambo]] nickname of the Clan of the [[~~Leopard\|leopards~~]], the '''bena Ngo''' in Zambia, who settled at Mpogo, [[Sironko District]], are among the Ngo Clan group that come along with Kabaka Kato Kintu in his immigration.		The descendants of the [[Basimba people]] (also known as Bashimba) which is a [[Bissa language\|Bisa]] and [[Ovambo language\|Ambo]] nickname of the Clan of the [[leopard]]s, the '''bena Ngo''' in Zambia, who settled at Mpogo, [[Sironko District]], are among the Ngo Clan group that come along with Kabaka Kato Kintu in his immigration.

	=== Kato Kimera migration ===		=== Kato Kimera migration ===

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	Every [[Baganda\|Muganda]] person must belong to one of more than 52 '''clans of [[Baganda]]'''. A Muganda is therefore expected to know his or her paternal clan (and [[Totem]]) as well has his or her maternal clan. As part of one's formal introduction or greeting (especially at traditional ceremonies), one must be able to say their last name ([[surname]]), their father's surname, their paternal grandfather's name, their mother's clan, their clan Totem and clan motto or [[slogan]] (''Omubala'') and finally their lineage in terms of the ''Akasolya'', ''Ssiga'', ''Mutuba'', ''Lunyiriri'' and ''Nnyumba'' or ''Nju'' ([[Household\|House]]). This is generally called ''okutambula ng'Omuganda'' ("narrating your lineage [[Luganda]]).		Every [[Baganda\|Muganda]] person must belong to one of more than 52 '''clans of Baganda'''. A Muganda is therefore expected to know his or her paternal clan (and [[Totem]]) as well has his or her maternal clan. As part of one's formal introduction or greeting (especially at traditional ceremonies), one must be able to say their last name ([[surname]]), their father's surname, their paternal grandfather's name, their mother's clan, their clan Totem and clan motto or [[slogan]] (''Omubala'') and finally their lineage in terms of the ''Akasolya'', ''Ssiga'', ''Mutuba'', ''Lunyiriri'' and ''Nnyumba'' or ''Nju'' ([[Household\|House]]). This is generally called ''okutambula ng'Omuganda'' ("narrating your lineage [[Luganda]]).

	== Organization ==		== Organization ==

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	The clans are social units and in the past were political units as well.		The clans are social units and in the past were political units as well.

	The Baganda has over 50 organized clans (Ebika)that serves as a foundation of social, cultural and political organization with members tracing their ancestry to a common ancestor. The [[Kabaka of Buganda\|Kabaka]] also known as (''Ssaabataka'') is the chief of the patriarch also called (''Abataka''). Each clan has a hierarchical structure. The helm of this clan [hierarchy] is called ''Akasolya''. So the [Baganda] are organized roughly over 50 helms (''Obusolya''). ''Akasolya'' is the singular form of ''Obusolya''. Each Clan has a designated leader known as ''Ow'akasolya''. Each helm (or ''Kasolya'') has several units called ''Amasiga'' (or pillars in English), headed by ''Ow'essiga''. ''Essiga'' is singular form of ''Amasiga''. Under each ''Ssiga'' are several units called ''Ennyiriri'', headed by ''Ow'olunyiriri''. ''Olunyiriri'' is the singular form of ''Ennyiriri''. Below the ''lunyiriri'' are several units called ''Emituba'', headed by ''Ow'omutuba''. ''Omutuba'' is singular form of ''Emituba''. Under each ''Mutuba'' are several units called ''Enzigya'', headed by ''Ow'oluggya''. ''Oluggya'' is singular form of ''Enzigya''. The ''Luggya'' is the level of the paternal grandfather (of the family). Below the ''luggya'' are several units called ''Ennyumba'' (Houses) or ''Enju'', headed by ''Ow'ennyumba'' (''Ennyumba'' is singular form of ''Ennyumba''). The House is essentially the nuclear family and is headed by a father. In case ~~he is late~~, then it's headed by his heir (always a biological male). For instance, the members of Mr. Nsubuga's nuclear family would be called ''Ab'enju ya Mwami Nsubuga'' if he is alive or ''Ab'enju y'Omugenzi Nsubuga'' if he's deceased. ''Omugenzi'' is the Luganda word for "The ~~Late~~ or deceased".		The Baganda has over 50 organized clans (Ebika)that serves as a foundation of social, cultural and political organization with members tracing their ancestry to a common ancestor. The [[Kabaka of Buganda\|Kabaka]] also known as (''Ssaabataka'') is the chief of the patriarch also called (''Abataka''). Each clan has a hierarchical structure. The helm of this clan [hierarchy] is called ''Akasolya''. So the [Baganda] are organized roughly over 50 helms (''Obusolya''). ''Akasolya'' is the singular form of ''Obusolya''. Each Clan has a designated leader known as ''Ow'akasolya''. Each helm (or ''Kasolya'') has several units called ''Amasiga'' (or pillars in English), headed by ''Ow'essiga''. ''Essiga'' is singular form of ''Amasiga''. Under each ''Ssiga'' are several units called ''Ennyiriri'', headed by ''Ow'olunyiriri''. ''Olunyiriri'' is the singular form of ''Ennyiriri''. Below the ''lunyiriri'' are several units called ''Emituba'', headed by ''Ow'omutuba''. ''Omutuba'' is singular form of ''Emituba''. Under each ''Mutuba'' are several units called ''Enzigya'', headed by ''Ow'oluggya''. ''Oluggya'' is singular form of ''Enzigya''. The ''Luggya'' is the level of the paternal grandfather (of the family). Below the ''luggya'' are several units called ''Ennyumba'' (Houses) or ''Enju'', headed by ''Ow'ennyumba'' (''Ennyumba'' is singular form of ''Ennyumba''). The House is essentially the nuclear family and is headed by a father. In case dies, then it is headed by his heir (always a biological male). For instance, the members of Mr. Nsubuga's nuclear family would be called ''Ab'enju ya Mwami Nsubuga'' if he is alive or ''Ab'enju y'Omugenzi Nsubuga'' if he is deceased. ''Omugenzi'' is the Luganda word for "The late or deceased".

	=== Political Unit ===		=== Political Unit ===
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	=== Marriage ===		=== Marriage ===
	All members of a clan are believed to have a common [[Ancestor\|ancestor]]. This means that they are [[Siblings\|siblings]] if they are from the same generation (roughly same age) or can be considered parents or children if they are from different [[Generation\|generations]], and so it's taboo for them to marry each other. They are therefore expected to marry someone from another clan, clan [[Exogamy]], (or tribe or nationality as long as they are not a Muganda of the same clan). This has even been held up in a court of law (i.e. there's a [[precedent]] in law) in the famous case of Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi in May 2007.<ref>{{cite book \| publisher = Uganda Legal Information Institute, ULII \| title = Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi (Civil Suit No. 52 of 2006) \| url = https://media.ulii.org/media/judgment/107236/source_file/BRUNO_KIWUWA_V_SERUNKUUMA_AND_ANOR_CASE.pdf \| location = Kampala \| date = May 5, 2007 \| access-date = July 11, 2025 }}</ref> All three people involved, the girl's father, Kiwawu, the "boy", Sserunkuuma and the "girl", Namazzi belong to the same clan, the Ndiga (Sheep) clan. A few exceptions exist especially among the members of the large Mmamba clan. On occasion, these have been known to intermarry. This taboo on marrying someone who belongs to the same clan as you normally [[supersedes]] religious, national and international marriage laws.		All members of a clan are believed to have a common [[Ancestor\|ancestor]]. This means that they are [[Siblings\|siblings]] if they are from the same generation (roughly same age) or can be considered parents or children if they are from different [[Generation\|generations]], and so it's taboo for them to marry each other. They are therefore expected to marry someone from another clan, clan [[Exogamy]], (or tribe or nationality as long as they are not a Muganda of the same clan). This has even been held up in a court of law (i.e. there's a [[precedent]] in law) in the famous case of Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi in May 2007.<ref>{{cite book \| publisher = Uganda Legal Information Institute, ULII \| title = Bruno L. Kiwawu vs Ivan Serunkuma and Juliet Namazzi (Civil Suit No. 52 of 2006) \| url = https://media.ulii.org/media/judgment/107236/source_file/BRUNO_KIWUWA_V_SERUNKUUMA_AND_ANOR_CASE.pdf \| location = Kampala \| date = May 5, 2007 \| access-date = July 11, 2025 }}</ref> All three people involved, the girl's father, Kiwawu, the "boy", Sserunkuuma and the "girl", Namazzi belong to the same clan, the Ndiga (Sheep) clan. A few exceptions exist especially among the members of the large Mmamba clan. On occasion, these have been known to intermarry. This taboo on marrying someone who belongs to the same clan as you normally supersedes religious, national and international marriage laws.

	===Inheritance===		===Inheritance===
	The " heir" (O''musika'' in Luganda)a vital, traditionally male figure chosen to represent the deceased, manage family affairs, and inherit the spiritual responsibility of the lineage, often confirmed during the final funeral ritesalso known as (Okwabya olumbe). He is usually chosen by family elders or by a will left by the deceased, wrapped in bark cloth (L		The "heir" (O''musika'' in Luganda), a vital, traditionally male figure chosen to represent the deceased, manage family affairs, and inherit the spiritual responsibility of the lineage, often confirmed during the final funeral ritesalso known as (Okwabya olumbe). He is usually chosen by family elders or by a will left by the deceased, wrapped in bark cloth (L

	ubugo), and given a spear, in a household headed by a single mother or a [[widow]], the family property is not owned by the cultural heir. Among the Baganda, a [Heir apparent\|heiress] is a biological female who inherits the cultural position of a deceased woman (i.e. sister or mother). In ancient times, this heiress, if she were single, could become the widower's wife as it was assumed that she would love her deceased sister's children as if they were her own.		ubugo), and given a spear, in a household headed by a single mother or a [[widow]], the family property is not owned by the cultural heir. Among the Baganda, an [[Heir apparent\|heiress]] is a biological female who inherits the cultural position of a deceased woman (i.e. sister or mother). In ancient times, this heiress, if she were single, could become the widower's wife as it was assumed that she would love her deceased sister's children as if they were her own.

	=== Cultural Taboos ===		=== Cultural Taboos ===
	in Buganda (Baganda culture) are strictly observed social, dietary, and traditional regulations, often rooted in clan, gender, or, spiritual beliefs. Key taboos include strict prohibition of same-clan marriage (except the Mamba clan), restrictions on women eating certain foods like chicken and eggs, and strict etiquette regarding seating, greeting, and dress codes. .		In Buganda (Baganda culture) are strictly observed social, dietary, and traditional regulations, often rooted in clan, gender, or, spiritual beliefs. Key taboos include strict prohibition of same-clan marriage (except the Mamba clan), restrictions on women eating certain foods like chicken and eggs, and strict etiquette regarding seating, greeting, and dress codes.

	# The members of a clan cannot eat or harm their totem animal, plant or thing. For example a member of the Mmamba (Lungfish) clan is forbidden from consuming a Lungfish. However, members of other clans do eat [[Lungfish]].		# The members of a clan cannot eat or harm their totem animal, plant or thing. For example a member of the Mmamba (Lungfish) clan is forbidden from consuming a Lungfish. However, members of other clans do eat [[Lungfish]].
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	=== Kintu migration ===		=== Kintu migration ===
	The Abalasangeye [[dynasty]] came to power through the conquests of Kabaka of Buganda ssekabaka Kintu,<ref>{{citation \|title=History of Buganda: From the Foundation of the Kingdom To 1900\| publisher=CRC Press \|year=1972\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=YLIqAAAAYAAJ\|pages=35, 94, 95\| isbn=9780841901148 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= shaping the Society Christianity and Culiture: Special Reference to the African Culture of Buganda \| publisher=Author House \|year=2012\| url= https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1468579959\|page=94}}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= The Kings of Buganda \| publisher= East African Publishing House \|year=1971\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=hnkWAAAAIAAJ\|pages=42\| isbn= 9780800216337 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= The historical tradition of Busoga, Mukama and Kintu\| publisher= Clarendon Press \|year=1972\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=hdZyAAAAMAAJ\|pages=86, 87, 88\| isbn= 9780198216735 }}</ref> which are estimated to have occurred sometime between 1200 and 1400 AD.<ref>{{citation \|title= Afrique des Grands lacs \| publisher= Zone Books \|year=2003\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=IlpyAAAAMAAJ\|page=113\| isbn= 9781890951344 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= The Bitter Bread of Exile: The Financial Problems of Sir Edward ...\| publisher=Progressive Publishing \|year=2013\| url= https://books.google.com/books?isbn=9970464000\|pages=6 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= Myth, Ritual, and Kingship in Buganda \| publisher= Oxford University Press \|year=1991\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=4pZyAAAAMAAJ\|pages=95\| isbn= 9780195064360 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= Chronology, migration, and drought in interlacustrine Africa \| publisher= Africana Pub. Co \|year=1978\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=IkNyAAAAMAAJ\|page=150\| isbn= 9780841903777 }}</ref>		The Abalasangeye [[dynasty]] came to power through the conquests of Kabaka of Buganda ssekabaka Kintu,<ref>{{citation \|title=History of Buganda: From the Foundation of the Kingdom To 1900\| publisher=CRC Press \|year=1972\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=YLIqAAAAYAAJ\|pages=35, 94, 95\| isbn=9780841901148 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= shaping the Society Christianity and Culiture: Special Reference to the African Culture of Buganda \| publisher=Author House \|year=2012\| url= https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1468579959\|page=94}}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= The Kings of Buganda \| publisher= East African Publishing House \|year=1971\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=hnkWAAAAIAAJ\|pages=42\| isbn= 9780800216337 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= The historical tradition of Busoga, Mukama and Kintu\| publisher= Clarendon Press \|year=1972\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=hdZyAAAAMAAJ\|pages=86, 87, 88\| isbn= 9780198216735 }}</ref> which are estimated to have occurred sometime between 1200 and 1400 AD.<ref>{{citation \|title= Afrique des Grands lacs \| publisher= Zone Books \|year=2003\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=IlpyAAAAMAAJ\|page=113\| isbn= 9781890951344 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= The Bitter Bread of Exile: The Financial Problems of Sir Edward ...\| publisher=Progressive Publishing \|year=2013\| url= https://books.google.com/books?isbn=9970464000\|pages=6 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= Myth, Ritual, and Kingship in Buganda \| publisher= Oxford University Press \|year=1991\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=4pZyAAAAMAAJ\|pages=95\| isbn= 9780195064360 }}</ref><ref>{{citation \|title= Chronology, migration, and drought in interlacustrine Africa \| publisher= Africana Pub. Co \|year=1978\| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=IkNyAAAAMAAJ\|page=150\| isbn= 9780841903777 }}</ref>
	[[File:Vervet Monkey in Uganda.jpg\|alt=Vervet Monkey in Uganda\|thumb\|212x212px\|[[Vervet monkey~~\|Vervet Monkey~~]] in Uganda]]		[[File:Vervet Monkey in Uganda.jpg\|alt=Vervet Monkey in Uganda\|thumb\|212x212px\|[[Vervet monkey]] in Uganda]]
	Thirteen clans that are believed to have come with Kintu:		Thirteen clans that are believed to have come with Kintu:

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	The clans are social units and in the past were political units as well.		The clans are social units and in the past were political units as well.

	The Baganda has over 50 organized clans (Ebika)that serves as a foundation of social , cultural and political organization with members tracing their ancestry to a common ancestor. The [[Kabaka of Buganda\|Kabaka]] also known as (''Ssaabataka'') is the chief of the patriarch also called (''Abataka''). Each clan has a hierarchical structure. The helm of this clan [hierarchy] is called ''Akasolya''. So the [Baganda] are organized roughly over 50 helms (''Obusolya''). ''Akasolya'' is the singular form of ''Obusolya''. Each Clan has a designated leader known as ''Ow'akasolya''. Each helm (or ''Kasolya'') has several units called ''Amasiga'' (or pillars in English), headed by ''Ow'essiga''. ''Essiga'' is singular form of ''Amasiga''. Under each ''Ssiga'' are several units called ''Ennyiriri'', headed by ''Ow'olunyiriri''. ''Olunyiriri'' is the singular form of ''Ennyiriri''. Below the ''lunyiriri'' are several units called ''Emituba'', headed by ''Ow'omutuba''. ''Omutuba'' is singular form of ''Emituba''. Under each ''Mutuba'' are several units called ''Enzigya'', headed by ''Ow'oluggya''. ''Oluggya'' is singular form of ''Enzigya''. The ''Luggya'' is the level of the paternal grandfather (of the family). Below the ''luggya'' are several units called ''Ennyumba'' (Houses) or ''Enju'', headed by ''Ow'ennyumba'' (''Ennyumba'' is singular form of ''Ennyumba''). The House is essentially the nuclear family and is headed by a father ,In case he is late, then it's headed by his heir (always a biological male). For instance, the members of Mr. Nsubuga's nuclear family would be called ''Ab'enju ya Mwami Nsubuga'' if he is alive or ''Ab'enju y'Omugenzi Nsubuga'' if he's deceased. ''Omugenzi'' is the Luganda word for "The Late or deceased".		The Baganda has over 50 organized clans (Ebika)that serves as a foundation of social, cultural and political organization with members tracing their ancestry to a common ancestor. The [[Kabaka of Buganda\|Kabaka]] also known as (''Ssaabataka'') is the chief of the patriarch also called (''Abataka''). Each clan has a hierarchical structure. The helm of this clan [hierarchy] is called ''Akasolya''. So the [Baganda] are organized roughly over 50 helms (''Obusolya''). ''Akasolya'' is the singular form of ''Obusolya''. Each Clan has a designated leader known as ''Ow'akasolya''. Each helm (or ''Kasolya'') has several units called ''Amasiga'' (or pillars in English), headed by ''Ow'essiga''. ''Essiga'' is singular form of ''Amasiga''. Under each ''Ssiga'' are several units called ''Ennyiriri'', headed by ''Ow'olunyiriri''. ''Olunyiriri'' is the singular form of ''Ennyiriri''. Below the ''lunyiriri'' are several units called ''Emituba'', headed by ''Ow'omutuba''. ''Omutuba'' is singular form of ''Emituba''. Under each ''Mutuba'' are several units called ''Enzigya'', headed by ''Ow'oluggya''. ''Oluggya'' is singular form of ''Enzigya''. The ''Luggya'' is the level of the paternal grandfather (of the family). Below the ''luggya'' are several units called ''Ennyumba'' (Houses) or ''Enju'', headed by ''Ow'ennyumba'' (''Ennyumba'' is singular form of ''Ennyumba''). The House is essentially the nuclear family and is headed by a father. In case he is late, then it's headed by his heir (always a biological male). For instance, the members of Mr. Nsubuga's nuclear family would be called ''Ab'enju ya Mwami Nsubuga'' if he is alive or ''Ab'enju y'Omugenzi Nsubuga'' if he's deceased. ''Omugenzi'' is the Luganda word for "The Late or deceased".

	=== Political Unit ===		=== Political Unit ===
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	===Inheritance===		===Inheritance===
	The " heir" (O''musika'' in Luganda)a vital, traditionally male figure chosen to represent the deceased, manage family affairs, and inherit the spiritual responsibility of the lineage, often confirmed during the final funeral ritesalso known as (Okwabya olumbe). He is usually chosen by family elders or by a will left by the deceased , wrapped in bark cloth (L		The " heir" (O''musika'' in Luganda)a vital, traditionally male figure chosen to represent the deceased, manage family affairs, and inherit the spiritual responsibility of the lineage, often confirmed during the final funeral ritesalso known as (Okwabya olumbe). He is usually chosen by family elders or by a will left by the deceased, wrapped in bark cloth (L

	ubugo), and given a spear, in a household headed by a single mother or a [[widow]], the family property is not owned by the cultural heir. Among the Baganda, a [Heir apparent\|heiress] is a biological female who inherits the cultural position of a deceased woman (i.e. sister or mother). In ancient times, this heiress, if she were single, could become the widower's wife as it was assumed that she would love her deceased sister's children as if they were her own.		ubugo), and given a spear, in a household headed by a single mother or a [[widow]], the family property is not owned by the cultural heir. Among the Baganda, a [Heir apparent\|heiress] is a biological female who inherits the cultural position of a deceased woman (i.e. sister or mother). In ancient times, this heiress, if she were single, could become the widower's wife as it was assumed that she would love her deceased sister's children as if they were her own.
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	# Nswaswa (Monitor Lizard)		# Nswaswa (Monitor Lizard)
	# Ntalaganya (Blue Duiker)		# Ntalaganya (Blue Duiker)
	# Nte (Ente Eteriiko Mukira oba Enkunku (The tailless Cow ))		# Nte (Ente Eteriiko Mukira oba Enkunku (The tailless Cow))
	# Nvubu (Hippopotamus)		# Nvubu (Hippopotamus)
	# Nvuma (underwater spiky seed)		# Nvuma (underwater spiky seed)
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	# Nte ([[cow]])		# Nte ([[cow]])
	# Nkejje ([[Haplochromis\|Cichlids]])		# Nkejje ([[Haplochromis\|Cichlids]])
	# Nkima ([[Vervet monkey]])		# Nkima ([[Vervet monkey]])
	# Ntalaganya ([[Blue duiker]])		# Ntalaganya ([[Blue duiker]])
	# Nvubu ([[Hippopotamus]])		# Nvubu ([[Hippopotamus]])

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