Isingoma Labongo Rukidi

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Isingoma Rukidi Mpuga, also called Labongo,Template:SfnTemplate:Efn was the first Biito king () of Bunyoro-Kitara in present-day western Uganda.Template:Sfn In Nyoro tradition, he is considered to be the twin brother of Kato Kimera, the first king of Buganda.Template:Sfn

Early life

Nyoro tradition

In Nyoro tradition, Isingoma Mpuga Rukidi was born in Bukidi as the second son of Kyomya, a member of the Chwezi dynasty, and Nyatworo, the daughter of a Lango man called Labongo,Template:Efn of the Mukwonga clan. He was the younger brother of Nyarwa, the twin brother of Kato and the older brother of Kiiza.Template:Sfn Isingoma is derived from the Nyoro phrase , meaning "father (of the) drum(s)".Template:Sfn 'Mpuga' comes from the name of a black-and-white cattle, , referencing Rukidi's mixed ancestry.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn The name 'Rukidi' references his birthplace.Template:Sfn

Rukidi and his brothers are said to have been hunters who were loved by the people of Bukidi.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn One day, a diviner called NyakokaTemplate:Efn, also from Bukidi, approached them and told them to go to Kitara, because then the country lacked a king, and they did so.Template:Sfn Nyakoka accompanied them on the journey.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn

Acholi tradition

In Acholi tradition, Labongo was a son of Olum and a brother of Gipiir and Tiful.Template:Sfn