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Buganda

British  
/ bʊˈɡændə /

noun

  1. a region of Uganda: a powerful Bantu kingdom from the 17th century

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Wine has sought to broaden his appeal beyond Kampala and his native Buganda region, cannily adopting the national flag as his symbol, which has drawn the ire of the authorities.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

In the Anglican Church of St Paul’s, the Asante were not the only exiles in the congregation, for they often sat with King Mwanga of Buganda and King Kabalega of Bunyoro, both from modern-day Uganda.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2024

She wore a turquoise gomesi, the traditional floor-length gown of the Buganda and Busoga kingdoms of Uganda.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2016

In east Africa, he explores the ancient kingdom of Buganda, admires the straight roads.

From The Guardian • Aug. 28, 2010

But the blood-hating Kintu was gone, and to this day has never again been seen or heard of by any man in Buganda.

From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court