Kayima of Buganda


Kayima Sendikaddiwa was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1494 and 1524. He was the 7th Kabaka of Buganda.

Claim to the throne

He was the son of Prince Wampamba, by his first wife, Lady Nakayima. He ascended the throne upon the death of his grandfather, Kiggala Mukaabya in 1494. He established his capital at Nazigo Hill.

Marital life

He had two wives:
He fathered two sons:
He was killed in battle against Chief Bwakamba of Nyendo, at Sunga, in 1524. He is buried at Nabulagala, Busiro.

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