Claim To The Throne
Kimera was the only son of Prince Kalemeera, the son of Kabaka Chwa I Nabakka. His mother was Lady Wannyana, the supposed chief wife of King Winyi I of Bunyoro. He was chosen, while still a child, by the chiefs and people of Buganda, who had grown tired of the rule of Sebwaana, the Regent and Prime Minister. He established his capital at Masanafu Hill.
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