Ffumbe Clan
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The Ffumbe clan, headed by Omutaka Walusimbi, was one of the native (Nnansangwa) clans in Buganda or Central Uganda. The members of the Ffumbe clan are called Ab'effumbe (Singular: Ow'effumbe). The members of this clan are Baganda people and speak Luganda language.
Clan totems
The primary totem, Omuziro, is the African civet.[3] The secondary totem, akabbiro, is a frog (Kikere).[3] A member of the Ffumbe clan is forbidden from eating or injuring the African Civet cat.
Structure
The Kabaka (Ssaabataka)
The Kabaka of Buganda is the head of the clan structure[4] and the heads of the clans, the Bataka (plural form of Omutaka)[5]) are under him.
Clan Head (Ow'Akasolya)
The head of the Kasolya (roof) is Omutaka Walusimbi.[3]
Clan Seat (Obutaka)
The location of the clan seat (Obutaka) is in Bakka, Busiro, Wakiso District, Uganda. [1] [2]
Clan motto (Omubala)
The clan's motto (omubala) or slogan (emibala) is:[1] [2]
- Galinnya e Bakka.
- E Bakka basengejja (mbu ebirungi tebiggwa Bakka)
- Kasolo ki? Ffumbe
- Ka muti gumu
- Kakozaakoza alikoza mu lw'effumbe
- Taatuuke Bumpi
Duties and Responsibility at Palace
The members of the Ffumbe clan were the Kabaka's medicine men.[citation needed]