A. Traditional form of government of the Buganda kingdom
Buganda kingdom was located to the Northwest of Lk. Victoria and Southwest of Lk. Kyoga.
It had its capital at Mengo in present day Kampala. It was ruled by hereditary kings whose title was Kabaka.
It had a centralized government headed by a King. Leadership was hereditary i.e from father to son. Kabaka's symbol of office was royal fire, royal drums, shield and stool. The kingdom had a parliament called Lukiiko.
The king was helped by some officials that include;
Katikiro - Prime Minister
Omulamuzi - Chief Justice
Omwanika - Treasurer or Finance Minister
The king was also assisted by a council of elders called Bataka
The king was called Ssebataka meaning head of Bataka.
The king as the Commander-in-Chief was assisted by Muyasi the army Commander and Gabuya as the Navy Commander
To make administration easier the kindgom was divided into the following units.
Counties (Districts) - Ssaza chiefs
Sub-Counties (Gombolola) - Gombolola Chiefs
Vitongole- Batangole
Villages- Muruka
B. Traditional form of government of the Nyamwezi
The Nyamwezi people are Bantus in Central Tanzania.
They are believed to have come from the west (the direction of the moon) where they got their name "Nyamwezi" people of the moon.
Before the coming of Europeans, they were ruled by chiefs called Ntemi or Mutemi.
Several villages put together, formed Gunguli headed by Ntemi or Mutemi.
Ntemi was helped by a council of elders called Wanyamphala.
Ntemi was also assisted by other officials like;
Minule - Tax collector
Mganwe - Ritual leader
Wanyikulu - Religious official
Kikoma - Information Officer
Mtwale - Army officer
Similarities between the Buganda and Nyamwezi traditional forms of government
In both leadership was hereditary.
In both power was controlled under the head leader.
Both Kabaka of Buganda and Ntemi of Nyamwezi controlled trade.
In both the head leader was the Commander-in-chief of the Army
Differences between the Buganda and Nyamwezi traditional forms of government
Buganda was ruled by hereditary king while Nyamwezi was ruled by hereditary chiefs.
Buganda was a kingdom while Nyamwezi was a Chiefdom.
Aspects of good governance in traditional societies
Good governance means good qualities in leadership that lead to good results
Good governance means that the institution or the society produces results that meet the needs and the expectation of the people.
Some of the aspects of good governance include.
Using community resources well without misusing.
Setting good example through moral behaviour.
Observing the laws of the society.
Respecting other people's views and opinions.
Promoting dialogue in decision making.
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