UGANDA

COMPENDIUM OF CONFLICTS IN UGANDA
BUGANDA
Pre-Colonial Conflict between Bunyoro and Buganda
Discussions on pre-colonial conflict in Uganda’s central region (comprising the
area falling under the Buganda Kingdom) focused on the longstanding tension
between the Buganda and Bunyoro Kingdoms. In pre-colonial times the Bunyoro
Kingdom was the region’s dominant power, a situation challenged by the growth
of Buganda Kingdom, particularly following the arrival of the British colonial
power.
110. Conflict between Bunyoro and Buganda (Pre-colonial times –
present)
The conflict between
the two kingdoms
stems largely from
the manner in which
Buganda rapidly
expanded and annexed
counties from Bunyoro,
including Buddo,
Bugerere, Bulemeezi,
Buruli, Butambala,
Buwekula, Ggomba,
and Ssingo. Moreover,
Buganda utilised the
coming of the British to
its own advantage, by
striking a collaborative
relationship with
the newcomers. The
British rewarded their
Buganda partners by
allowing them to annex
Bugangaizi and Buyaga
counties. Buganda’s
collaboration with the
British eventually led to
the defeat of Bunyoro.
The British in turn
employed agents from
Buganda to oversee
the administration of
the newly obtained
territory.
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