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The Lukiiko (sometimes Great Lukiiko) is the Parliament of the Kingdom of Buganda. It was, according to tradition, established by
Kato Kintu
Kato Kintu Kakulukuku (''fl.'' Late 13th century) known in Bunyoro as Kato Kimera was the first kabaka (king) of the Kingdom of Buganda. "Kintu" is an adopted by-name, chosen for Kintu, the name of the first person on earth in Buganda mythology ...
, the first
Kabaka of Buganda
the kabaka Palace in kireka
Kabaka is the title of the king of the Kingdom of Buganda.Stanley, H.M., 1899, Through the Dark Continent, London: G. Newnes, According to the traditions of the Baganda they are ruled by two kings, one spiritual an ...
, after defeating the rival prince Bbemba, when he called a general meeting of influential people at Magongo. It took its present form as a result of the
Buganda Agreement of 1900 Signed in March 1900, this agreement formed the basis of British relations with Buganda, the Kabaka (King) was recognised as ruler of Buganda as long he remained faithful to her Majesty, the Lukiko (council of chiefs) given statutory recognition. T ...
and subsequent agreements.
The Lukiiko is today convened at the
Bulange
Bulange (''boo-lah-ngeh''), is a building in Uganda. It houses the '' Lukiiko'' (Parliament) of the Kingdom of Buganda. The Kabaka of Buganda and the '' Katikkiro'' (Prime Minister) of Buganda also maintain offices in the building. The building ...
. The membership consists of directly-elected members from Buganda counties, Buganda county chiefs, members appointed by the Kabaka, and Buganda cabinet ministers. The current speaker is Nelson Kawalya, and the deputy speaker is Ahmed Lwasa. The Lukiiko is charged with legislating by-laws of the kingdom, but is not allowed by the state government to legislate political matters.