National News

Kabaka Kalema Of Mmende, Died In Exile Kijungute Bunyoro

Rashid Kalema, also known as Kalema of Buganda, was the 33rd Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda, reigning from October 21, 1888, to October 5, 1889. He was the son of Kabaka Mukaabya Walugembe Muteesa I and Ndibuwakanyi from the Mamba clan.

Kalema’s rise to power was facilitated by the Muslim forces that deposed his elder brother, Kabaka Kiweewa Mutebi. During his reign, Kalema maintained his capital at Mengo Hill and married several wives, including Nabikukuzi, Sofia Kabakalongoosa, and Nakibuuka.

His children included notable figures such as Prince Kiweewa Zzimbe, Prince Edmond Alamanzaani Ndawula, and Prince Yozefu Musanje Walugembe, who served in World War I and was decorated with several medals.

Kalema’s reign was marked by turmoil and religious persecution. He was eventually forced to step down by British imperial forces and was offered an ultimatum: convert to Christianity or remain Muslim and lose the throne. Kalema chose Islam and was deposed.

Related posts

Tensions Ease? Gen Muhoozi to Join Museveni-US Ambassador Talks

Dean Lubowa Saava

Sseninde To Battle RDC Mbabazi Over NRM Ticket For Wakiso District Woman Legislator.

Dean Lubowa Saava

BREAKING: President Appointed Retired AIGP Abbas Byakagaba as New Inspector General of Police

Dean Lubowa Saava

HOSPITAL: RESIDENTS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXORBITANT HOSPITAL CHARGES.

admin

Speaker Anita Among Meets OIC Envoys to Foster Uganda’s Ties with Islamic World

Ssekanyumiza Amansa Bwino

Budget Scandal: Former Director and Four Clerks Under Investigation..

Drina D Mankind Defender

Kabalega International Airport To Be In Use Very Soon.

Dean Lubowa Saava

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as First Female President

Barbra Zeka

Museveni: The Pan-Africanist Championing Regional Integration and Economic Empowerment

Ssekanyumiza Amansa Bwino

HEALTH:SERVICE DELIVERY IN HEALTH STILL WANTING.

admin

Leave a Comment