Ndawula was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda between 1724 and 1734. He was the 19th Kabaka or king of Buganda. He is remembered as a kind and gentle king.

Claim to the throne

He was the fifth son of Kabaka Juuko Mulwaana, Kabaka of Buganda, who reigned between 1680 and 1690. His mother was Nandawula Kabengano of the Nsenene clan, the fifth of his father's six wives. He ascended to the throne upon the death of his cousin. He established his capital at Lubaga.

Reign

Some of the great officers of state during his reign included;

Married life

He is reported to have married seven (7) wives:

Issue

Kabaka Ndawula is reported to have fathered ten (10) children; eight (8) sons and two (2) daughters:

The final years

Kabaka Ndawula died of old age around 1734, at the Kasajjakaliwano Palace, at Lubaga. He is buried at Musaba, Busiro. The head Prince of his lineage bears the title Ssezaalunnyo Walugembe, with his seat at Mawule in Kyaddondo.

Quotes

"Ndawula himself was a man of peace; he reigned long and had a very large family. The turbulence of Ndawula's numerous sons broke the tranquil atmosphere he had established in the country." "Ndawula was an excellent king, good natured and peaceful. He was always on the best of terms with his chiefs."

Succession table