Namuggala was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1741 and 1750. He was the twenty-fourth (24th) Kabaka of Buganda. He is remembered as a lovable and merciful ruler.

Claim to the throne

He was the second son of Prince Musanje Golooba. His mother was Nabulya Naluggwa of the Ndiga clan, the second of his father's wives. He ascended to the throne upon the death of his elder brother, Kabaka Mwanga I Sebanakitta, in 1741. He established his capital at Nansana.

Reign

Namugala had a short reign. He was more interested in the pursuit of the pleasures of life than state affairs. His CHief Minister (Katikiro) was Kagali of the Nvuma clan. Some of the great officers of state during his reign included; His stubborn refusal to heed his brother Prince Kyabaggu's request to execute Dibbongo ignited a conflict between the two that eventually led to his abdication.

Married life

He is recorded to have married six (6) wives:

Issue

He is recorded to have fathered three sons:

The final years

Kabaka Namuggala abdicated in favor of his younger brother, Kyabaggu Kabinuli, around 1750. He died, following an accidental fall on Nalubugo Hill, after his abdication. He was buried at Muyomba, Busiro.

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