Introduction Remarks
The head of the Kkobe, Omutaka Nnamwama, is the final link between
the Kkobe clan and the King of Buganda (Ssaabasajja Kabaka). The
individual clan member must belong to, and communicate to Nnamwama
through, a hierarchical system beginning with
Enju (household), followed by Oluggya,
Olunyiriri, Mutuba, and finally, Ssiga.
Subsequent parts of this site and included links will elaborate on
these different levels of clan organization.
Kkobe is a yam that creeps up other plants; it bears edible fruits
similar to small yam root tubers. The Kkobe fruits can be stored for
up to six months without spoiling and is therefore a useful plant
for ensuring food security. There are two varieties of the Kkobe
plant; Nakatudde bears large fruits while Nakakaawa has smaller
bitter fruits, as testified by members of other clans that can eat
Kkobe fruit. Kkobe fruits are clan totems; it is a taboo for Kkobe
clan members to eat Kkobe.
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Appreciations
Very many people have supported us in putting up and running this
website, many thanks go to them for helping to inform present and
future generations of our culture. Special thanks go to Omutaka
Namwama Augustine Kizito Mutumba, Omutaka Kyana James Magala
Muteeweta and Dr. Victor Nsereko Wantaate, thank you very much.
