Ezekiel Tenywa Wako of Busoga
| Ezekiel Tenywa Wako | |
|---|---|
| Isebantu Kyabazinga | |
 | |
| Kyabazinga of Busoga and Zibondo of Bulamogi | |
| Reign | 11 February 1939 - 1949 |
| Coronation | 11 February 1939 |
| Successor | William Wilberforce Nadiope II |
| Spouse | Yunia Nakibande |
| Father | Prince Mukama Namutukula |
Ezekiel Tenywa Wako the Zibondo of Bulamogi was the first Kyabazinga of Busoga, a constitutional kingdom in modern-day Uganda.[1] He ascended to the throne on February 11, 1939 and led until 1949 when he retired.[2][3]
Education
Ezekiel Tenywa Wako studied from King's College, Budo.[4]
Rise to the throne
Wako was born to Prince Mukama Namutukula, his father and Naudo his mother as their first born.[5] He was first elected as the first president of the Busoga Lukiiko in 1919 after a decision by the chiefs to elect one among themselves to rule over the region.[6]
He was elected as the first Isebantu Kyabazinga in 1939.[6][3][7]
Career
Wako became a member of Uganda Kings Council in 1925.[8]
Personal life
He was married to Yunia Nakibande and had children one of whom was their first born, Henry Wako Muloki born in 1921[5][9]
See also
References
- ^ "Busoga re-echoes demands for return of kingdom property". Monitor. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ Bita, George (2008-09-14). "Life and times of Wako Muloki". New Vision. Archived from the original on 2008-09-02. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ^ a b "The tall order Kyabazinga has to face". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "About Kings College Budo (Uganda)". www.africa2trust.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ a b Reporter, Vision. "Life and times of Wako Muloki". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ a b "Five years on, Busoga Kingdom still lost". Monitor. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ Reporter, Vision. "Symbols of Busoga's glorious past". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ Bwanika, Elisha Z. "Tracing the history of Busoga Kingdom as the institution marks 82 years of existence - Watchdog Uganda". www.watchdoguganda.com. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ Reporter, Vision. "Tribute to Kyabazinga Wako Muloki". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
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