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Kasimba Clan

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The Kasimba clan, headed by Omutaka Kabazzi Mitti David Nampuuma, was one of the clans in Buganda or Central Uganda. The members of the Kasimba clan are called Ab'akasimba (Singular: Ow'akasimba). The members of this clan are Baganda people and speak Luganda language.

Genet, Akasimba in Luganda

Kabazzi is the title of the head of the Kasimba clan. Omutaka is a general title for each head of a clan. [1] [2]

Clan totems

The primary totem, Omuziro, is the Genet.[3] The secondary totem, akabbiro, is a Leopard (Ngo).[3] A member of the Kasimba clan is forbidden from eating or injuring the Genet.

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 Kabazzi.[3]

Clan Seat (Obutaka)

The location of the clan seat (Obutaka) is in Kyango, Mawokota, Mpigi District, Uganda. [1] [2]

Clan motto (Omubala)

The clan's motto (omubala) or slogans (emibala) are:[1] [2]

  1. Kiiso: bwe kikulaba obulungi, naawe okiraba.
  2. Kababembe

Duties and Responsibility at Palace

The members of the Kasimba clan were the Kabaka's Blacksmith and making Kabaka's Barkcloth.

Clan Names (Mannya g'ekika)

Famous members of the clan

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