CHAPTER 13
LUKALANGO (Nambale)
There is a legend which states that Kasango Iumbwe of the Mondo clan, was the first man to arrive in Busoga on his way from Mount Elgon. The reason for his coming to Busoga is said to be the dense population on the slopes of the Elgon. The former country was uninhabited and, therefore, attractive to those who were in need of land.
Both his parentage and birthplace are unknown but it is said that as he wandered towards the west, he entered Bugishu and stayed at Nambale for some time before leaving that country. It is probable that Nambale was his birthplace.
On his arrival in Busoga, Kasango stopped at a certain place where he laid himself down to rest. This very place became known as Nambale (‘a sleeping place’). He made this place his own home. Kasango had four sons altogether - Olwita, to whom he gave the mitala named Kibugo, Bukasango; Mukou, to whom he gave Buyebe; Ntulungunya, placed under Olwita’ s authority, and Kyoiza, who was given mutala Namalege, which was included in Olwita’s jurisdiction.
Kasango Lumbwe had many followers among whom were some of his brothers. He came from Bugishu and travelled through Bukoli until he reached a place known as Buwangwa where he established himself, permanently. Throughout the course of his travels, Kasango encountered no resistance, since there were no inhabitants prior to his advent into Busoga. The legend goes on to allege that by the time he arrived here, Lake Victoria was less extensive than it is now and much further towards Kisumu, but that it gradually increased in area.
He was a great hunter and had a dog named Maiso which assisted him in hunting. At this time the only food crops available were millet and sweet potatoes but later on people discovered how to grow bananas. In the early stages people were invariably clothed in skins but later they learned how to make barkcloth, which could be used both for dressing and sleeping in.
The following was the succession leneage:-
1. Kasango Lubwe
2. Olwita Wambwa had two names and when he died he was succeeded by his son, Lukandaigo.
3. Lukandaigo was succeeded by Mujogi.
4. Mujogi was succeeded by Kapapi, his son.
5. Kapapi was succeeded by Musirira, his son.
6. Musirira was succeeded by Katega, his son.
7. Katega was succeeded by Wagera, his son.
8. Wagera was succeeded by Lujaya, his son
9. Lujaya was suceeded by Nakiuzi, his son.
10. Nakiuzi was succeeded by Ndada, his son.
11. Ndada was succeeded by Lusoma, his son.
12. Lusoma was succeeded by Mabeza, his son.
13. Mabeza was succeeded by Wambwa II, his son.
14. Wambwa II was succeeded by Kitau, his son,
15. Kitau was succeeded by Masadha, his son.
16. Masadha was succeeded by S. Migoli, his son.
The 1ineage of Kasango Lubwe, at Bukasango, and of Mabiko Tyerera had a common great-grandfather, Kintu, who travelled through Busoga and is believed by some to have been Mukama of Bunyoro. As stated before, Lumbwe had four sons: -
1. Wambwa, also known by the name of Olwita.
2. Mukou
3. Wanondo, called Ntulugunyu.
4. Katambula, called Kyoiza.
Their lineage is divided into two clans; those of Bukasango regard themselves as of the Mondo clan, and those of Kityerera who belong to the Mpologoma clan. They have many customs in common. Ever since these two clans came into existence, the members have accepted their common origin and never inter-marry. The Mpologoma name overshadows the Mondo name.