onset of the Chwezi Empire, when Isimbwa, the
father of the first Chwezi ruler (Ndahura)
out of the "people of the forts”,
or “people of the crown”
History of Basingo Clan
During the Bacwezi rule & Empire (the Bachwezi established the Kitara Empire that covered some areas of Uganda, Northern Tanzania, Western Kenya and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ), the Basingo clan were instrumental in the leadership and governance of that empire. For instance, a Muchwezi Prince Mugyenyi, from the Basingo clan (his father was Isimbwa, and Mother was Nyangoma (a Musingo), ruled parts of the Cwezi empire and even established the last Bachwezi headquarter at Bigo bya Mugyenyi, in Ntutsi, locate din present day Sembabule district.
- Origins of Basingo
- Settlements
- Historical Works
- Prominent Basingo
Development Projects
The Basingo are are working to improve the lives of Basingo, through establishing community organisations and projects.
Many of our clan members, Associations, youth are involved in Abasingo Savings & Investment Plan. Through our association we have prepared development projects and we work to strengthen the capabilities our institutions and promote self-reliance
- Abasingo Development Foundation
- ABACA
