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The Kingdom of Buganda is the largest and most prominent of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda, located in the central region of East Africa around Lake Victoria. Historically a highly centralized state, it is governed by a monarch known as the Kabaka and has played a central role in the region's political and cultural history since the 19th century. Today, Buganda operates as a recognized cultural institution within the modern Ugandan state, preserving the traditions of the Ganda people.
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Who is the current kabaka of Buganda?
The current kabaka (king) of Buganda is Muwenda Mutebi II, who was crowned in 1993 after the Ugandan government restored traditional kingdoms. He is the 36th kabaka in the Ganda royal lineage.
Where is the Kingdom of Buganda located?
Buganda is located in the central region of present-day Uganda, with its cultural and political center in Kampala. The kingdom's historical capital was at Mengo, which remains an important administrative and cultural site.
What role did Buganda play in Uganda's colonial history?
Buganda was central to British colonial administration in Uganda, as the 1900 Buganda Agreement gave the kingdom special status within the Protectorate. Buganda's leaders negotiated significant autonomy, which shaped Uganda's political landscape leading into independence in 1962.
Was the Kingdom of Buganda abolished?
Yes, Prime Minister Milton Obote abolished Uganda's traditional kingdoms in 1966 and exiled the kabaka, who was also Uganda's president at the time. The kingdoms were restored by the Ugandan government in 1993, though with cultural rather than political powers.
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