Muganda
Muganda is a term used to describe an individual from the Baganda people, the largest ethnic group in Uganda. The Baganda are native to the historical Kingdom of Buganda, centered in the central region around what is now Kampala. In English usage, Muganda is used to refer to a person from Buganda; the corresponding plural form is Baganda. In Luganda, a single person from Buganda is called Omuganda.
The Baganda speak Luganda, a major Bantu language in Uganda, and Luganda serves as a lingua franca
Baganda are the largest ethnic group in Uganda, with a strong presence in the central region and
The Buganda Kingdom traces its origins to precolonial central Uganda, expanding under rulers who formed a centralized
Baganda cultural life emphasizes clan structures, music and dance, and ceremonial rites. Traditional dress, crafts, and
Contemporary status: Baganda participate in broader Ugandan politics, business, and education. Language maintenance and cultural revival