Kimbugwe Kamegere was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda between 1634 and 1644. He was born at Kongojje, the youngest son of Suuna I Kisolo, Kabaka of Buganda between 1584 and 1614. His mother was Naluggwa of the Ndiga clan, the second (2nd) wife of his father. He ascended to the throne after the death of his cousin. He established his capital at Bugwaanya.
He married three wives:
- Nakamyuuka, daughter of Mukusu, of the Mpindi clan
- Nakunja, daughter of Sekayiba, of the Mbogo clan
- Nabakyaala Nabuuso, the Naabagareka, daughter of Gunju, of the Butiko clan and widow of his predecessor, Kabaka Sekamaanya Kisolo, Kabaka of Buganda, who ruled between 1614 and 1634.
He fathered two sons:
- Prince (Omulangira) Kamyuuka, whose mother was Nakamyuuka
- Prince (Omulangira) Baleke, whose mother was Nakamyuuka
He was killed, allegedly, by witchcraft, by his step-son, Prince Kateregga around 1644. [1]
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