Cultural Departments

Explore the organizational structure of the Kkobe Clan through its nine Ssiga departments and the royal lineage divisions

Clan Organization Structure

The Kkobe Clan is organized into a sophisticated hierarchical structure consisting of nine main Ssiga (Sub-clan) departments, each with its own ancestral location and leadership, plus the royal lineage that oversees the entire clan.

9
Ssiga Departments

Main sub-clan divisions

17
Royal Mituba

Royal lineage divisions

3
Counties

Geographic distribution

Key Terms
Ssiga
Sub-clan department with specific ancestral location
Mutuba
Division within the royal lineage
Olunyiriri
Lineage or family line
Omutaka
Title for clan leader or chief

The Nine Ssiga Departments

Each Ssiga department has its own ancestral location and cultural significance within the clan structure

1

Namukangula

Bongole, Mawokota County

One of the primary sub-clan departments with historical significance in the clan's organizational structure.

2

Lwabiriza

Katoolingo, Busiro County

Located in Busiro County, this department maintains important cultural traditions and ancestral connections.

3

Kawuma

Wassozi, Mawokota County

Centered at Wassozi, this department plays a crucial role in clan governance and cultural preservation.

4

Kakinda

Jjalamba, Mawokota County

Based in Jjalamba, this department contributes to the clan's administrative and cultural functions.

5

Kabengwa

Bulumbu, Busiro County

Another Busiro County department, maintaining the clan's presence across multiple counties.

6

Kaseenya

Buseenya, Butambala County

The only department located in Butambala County, representing the clan's geographic diversity.

7

Wanda

Misindye, Mawokota County

Located in Misindye, contributing to the strong Mawokota County presence of the clan.

8

Busuulwa

Nkozi, Mawokota County

Based in Nkozi, this department maintains important cultural and administrative functions.

9

Kayiwa

Buyiwa, Mawokota County

Completing the nine departments, Kayiwa maintains the clan's organizational completeness.

The Royal Lineage (Olunyiriri lw'Akasolya - Olulangira)

The royal lineage of Omutaka Kyana with its ancestral location at Tiribogo, Mawokota, originated from Buzimwa

Royal Lineage Structure

The royal lineage can be considered as a 'Ssiga' on its own, reporting directly to Namwama, the head of the Kkobe Clan. It consists of 17 Mituba (departments) spread across multiple counties.

Special Status

Unlike the nine Ssiga departments, the royal lineage has a unique position in the clan hierarchy, with direct reporting to the Nnamwama and special ceremonial responsibilities.

Mituba 1-9
  1. Bukaba
    Kawaala
  2. Kavavagalo
    Kayabwe, Mawokota
  3. Kiragga
    Katuuso, Mawokota
  4. Kitemagwa
    Magala, Mawokota
  5. Magajja
    Magala, Mawokota
  6. Muwakanya
    Magala, Mawokota
  7. Nabbumba
    Magala, Mawokota
  8. Nakatanza
    Vvumba, Mawokota
  9. Nalugunju
    Teketwe, Mawokota
Mituba 10-17
  1. Namateeka
    Nkana Magya, Mawokota
  2. Nankolazzibi
    Kiwumu, Busiro
  3. Nkweyambye
    Mbizzinnya, Mawokota
  4. Ntaate
    Kiboga
  5. Ssebitere
    Maggya, Mawokota
  6. Ssebuliba
    Lubanja, Singo
  7. Ssekkonge
    Butamba, Mawokota
  8. Ssemombwe
    Kisaliza, Busujju
Royal Lineage Statistics
17
Total Mituba
4
Counties
12
In Mawokota
1
Headquarters
Key Locations
Tiribogo
Royal Headquarters
HQ
Buzimwa
Original Location
Origin
Magala
Multiple Mituba
4

Geographic Distribution

The Kkobe Clan's departments are strategically distributed across multiple counties in Buganda

Mawokota County
19
Total Departments
Ssiga Departments (7):
  • Namukangula (Bongole)
  • Kawuma (Wassozi)
  • Kakinda (Jjalamba)
  • Wanda (Misindye)
  • Busuulwa (Nkozi)
  • Kayiwa (Buyiwa)
Royal Mituba (12):
Including Kavavagalo, Kiragga, Kitemagwa, Magajja, Muwakanya, Nabbumba, Nakatanza, Nalugunju, Namateeka, Nkweyambye, Ssebitere, Ssekkonge
Busiro County
4
Total Departments
Ssiga Departments (2):
  • Lwabiriza (Katoolingo)
  • Kabengwa (Bulumbu)
Royal Mituba (2):
  • Nankolazzibi (Kiwumu)
Other Counties
3
Total Departments
Butambala County (1):
  • Kaseenya (Buseenya)
Royal Mituba:
  • Ssebuliba (Lubanja, Singo)
  • Ssemombwe (Kisaliza, Busujju)
  • Ntaate (Kiboga)

Organizational Chart

Visual representation of the Kkobe Clan's hierarchical structure

NAMWAMA

Head of Kkobe Clan
9 SSIGA DEPARTMENTS
Sub-clan Divisions
ROYAL LINEAGE
Omutaka Kyana's Line
Ssiga Departments by County
7
Mawokota
2
Busiro
1
Butambala
Royal Mituba by County
12
Mawokota
2
Busiro
2
Other
1
Kiboga