The katikkiro's official residence is called Butikkiro.
History
This title is as old as the kingdom itself. The first known Katikkiro was a man named Walusimbi of the Ffumbe Clan, who was the prime minister during the reign of Chwa I Nabakka, the second Kabaka of Buganda, who reigned during the middle of the 14th century. Walusimbi continued to rule following the death of Chwa I. He was succeeded as Katikkiro by Sebwaana. This period lasted until 1374, when Kabaka Kimera I ascended the throne circa 1374.[3][4][5]
Election of the Katikkiro
After the Kabaka of Buganda handing over the Ddamula (the royal mace) to the Katikkiro of Buganda after him pledging his allegiance to the Kabaka and promising to execute the duties assigned to him by the Kabaka.[6] The Katikiiro has to hold that Ddamula until he reaches the Butikkiro while being protected by members of his clan so that no one grabs it from before he reaches the Butikkiro. When the katikkiro reaches the Butikkiro, he has to thank his clan members by organising a dinner (meal) for his clan as a norm.[6]
