Amasaza ga Buganda
The 18 Counties of Buganda
Interactive Map
Explore Every County
Select any county from the list to explore its Saza Chief, area and landmarks. Each of the 18 Masaza sends a delegation to Enkuuka y'Omwaka every December 31st.
Kyaddondo
Busiro
Kyaggwe
Buddu
Ssingo
Mawokota
Busujju
Bulemeezi
Buluuli
Bugerere
Gomba
Butambala
Buwekula
Kabula
Kooki
Mawogola
Ssese
Buvuma
Buganda Kingdom - Official Map
Select a county from the list to view details
Kyaddondo
Saza Chief: Ssabaganzi
Home to Kampala. One of the four original Buganda counties — the royal heartland where Lubiri Palace stands. Seat of political and cultural power.
All 18 Counties
The Kingdom's 18 Masaza
Every Saza contributes its own culture, leadership, and delegation to Enkuuka y'Omwaka. Hover any county to explore it.
01
Kyaddondo
Kyaddondo
Saza Chief: Ssabaganzi
Home to Kampala. One of the four original Buganda counties — the royal heartland where Lubiri Palace stands. Seat of political and cultural power.
02
Busiro
Busiro
Saza Chief: Mugema
Ancient heartland of Buganda containing the UNESCO Kasubi Royal Tombs. Burial grounds of Buganda kings.
03
Kyaggwe
Kyaggwe
Saza Chief: Kago
Eastern county rich in fertile land and cultural heritage, home to iconic natural sites.
04
Buddu
Buddu
Saza Chief: Pokino
Fertile agricultural region known for bananas and coffee production.
05
Ssingo
Ssingo
Saza Chief: Kasujju
Largest Buganda county with strong agricultural presence and tea growing.
06
Mawokota
Mawokota
Saza Chief: Kangawo
Known for the Uganda Equator landmark and lakeside communities.
07
Busujju
Busujju
Saza Chief: Kitunzi
Traditional Buganda countryside with deep cultural roots.
08
Bulemeezi
Bulemeezi
Saza Chief: Kimbugwe
Known for pineapple farming and mixed agriculture.
09
Buluuli
Buluuli
Saza Chief: Kimbugwe
Savannah grasslands with pastoral farming and cattle keeping.
10
Bugerere
Bugerere
Saza Chief: Mugema wa Bugerere
Major sugarcane growing region and agricultural hub.
11
Gomba
Gomba
Saza Chief: Kasujju wa Gomba
Pastoral county known for long-horned cattle and ranching.
12
Butambala
Butambala
Saza Chief: Namasole
Culturally rich rural county with traditional homesteads.
13
Buwekula
Buwekula
Saza Chief: Katambala
Home to sacred traditional sites and rolling hills.
14
Kabula
Kabula
Saza Chief: Mukwenda
Coffee-growing region with strong agricultural identity.
15
Kooki
Kooki
Saza Chief: Ssabaganzi wa Kooki
Semi-arid region with cattle keeping and unique sub-kingdom identity.
16
Mawogola
Mawogola
Saza Chief: Kangawo wa Mawogola
Cattle corridor region with expansive grazing land.
17
Ssese
Ssese
Saza Chief: Gabunga
Island county with palm beaches and strong spiritual heritage.
18
Buvuma
Buvuma
Saza Chief: Mugema wa Buvuma
Island district known for fishing communities.
Historical Context
Administrative Genius
Buganda's county system is one of the most sophisticated pre-colonial administrative structures in sub-Saharan Africa. Each Masaza was governed by a Saza Chief appointed by the Kabaka, answerable to the Lukiiko (Parliament).
Buganda originally had 20 counties. In 1964, Buyaga and Bugangaizi were ceded to Bunyoro Kingdom - reducing the total to 18 Masaza.
The Administrative Hierarchy
Since 2004Annual Tournament
The Masaza Cup
Every year Buganda Kingdom's 18 counties compete in the Masaza Cup - one of Uganda's most beloved football tournaments. More than a sporting event, the Cup is a celebration of county pride, clan identity, and Kiganda spirit.
Running since 2004, the tournament has become a platform for discovering Uganda's grassroots football talent. Many Uganda Cranes players were first spotted at the Masaza Cup.