Ngabi Clan Head Urges Descendants to Preserve Traditional Naming Practices

What the report says

Omutaka Aloysius Nsamba Magandaazi Lubega, the Head of the Ngabi Clan, has urged his descendants to protect traditional naming customs as a way of preserving clan identity, history and land for future generations. According to Nile Post, he made the remarks during a family gathering in Jjalamba, Musaale Sub-county in Mawokota County, where he said modern influences were encouraging some households to move away from long-standing cultural practices.

Nsamba said he was particularly concerned about the practice of giving girls male names linked to their fathers, arguing that naming should reflect gender and clan tradition. He warned that if older naming patterns continue to fade, important clan names could be lost over time and cultural knowledge may weaken between generations. He also encouraged families to place strong emphasis on educating children, saying schooling helps young people contribute to national development.

The Ngabi Clan leader further called on his descendants to document and share their family history so children can better understand their origins and their role within the wider Buganda Kingdom. Nile Post reported that clan members, led by Daniel Kamoga, welcomed his efforts to stay in touch with relatives across different places and said such visits help build unity.

The gathering also highlighted a land dispute issue. Hajj Ramadan Yiga told Nsamba that some people were trying to reclaim clan land, which he said was complicating efforts to protect and develop clan assets. The discussion reflected broader concerns about how cultural preservation, education and land security intersect in maintaining clan heritage.