The honored duties and ceremonial roles of the Kkobe Clan in service to the Buganda Kingdom, preserving ancient traditions and maintaining the sacred customs of our ancestors.
Omutaka Nnamwana - Sacred Sea God Rituals
Omutaka Nnamwana holds the sacred responsibility of fetching Mukasa, the revered god of the sea and birth, from the Ssese Islands. This ancient duty involves bringing the deity to be honored and to solve problems for the reigning king and his people.
Ow'essiga Lwabiriza of Katoolingo - Sacred Death Ceremonies
Ow'essiga Lwabiriza of Katoolingo performs two crucial rituals related to royal death and burial, maintaining the sacred traditions surrounding the passing of royal family members.
Abawanzi - The King's Weapon Keepers
Kkobe men from the Muwanzi lineage are entrusted with the maintenance and repair of the King's spears, earning them the honored title of 'Abawanzi' (The Fixers).
Ow'essiga Wanda - Sacred Flute Player
Ow'essiga Wanda performs sacred music for the King using the traditional flute known as 'Mwokoola', collaborating with Makanga of the Mmamba clan who plays the 'Kawunde' flute.
Ow'essiga Kakinda - Royal Bark-cloth Craftsman
Ow'essiga Kakinda holds the exclusive responsibility of manufacturing and sewing the sacred bark-cloth that the king-to-be wears during the coronation ceremony.
Owesigga Namukangula - Chief Royal Hunter
Kkobe clansmen serve as the King's official hunters, led by Owesigga Namukangula, providing game for royal feasts and maintaining the hunting traditions of the kingdom.
Omutaka Kutulako - Sacred Path Keeper
Omutaka Kutulako performs the sacred duty of ceremonially opening the road to Naggalabi at Kasenge, the path through which every crowning prince must pass on their way to coronation at Naggalabi-Buddo in Busiro county.
These sacred responsibilities represent centuries of tradition, connecting the Kkobe clan to the very heart of Buganda's royal ceremonies and cultural practices. Each duty is passed down through generations, ensuring the continuity of our heritage.