The History of Kiziba and Its Kings

The History of Kiziba and Its Kings: A Translation of Amakuru Ga Kiziba na Abakama Bamu is a major contribution to the indigenous historical literature of East Africa and Tanzania. Research by King Mutahangarwa (ruled 1903–1916) of Kiziba Kingdom in the early 20th century brought together oral tradition experts from both royal and non-royal clans, with their testimonies recorded by literate scribes, including F. X. Lwamgira.
Four decades later the research was published in Kihaya as a 490 page volume that has remained obscure, despite its significance. This authoritative translation makes available for the first time an accessible account of northwestern Tanzanian and southwestern Ugandan history during the pre-colonial and early colonial periods.
About The Authors
Galasius B. Kamanzi is a long-term student of Kiziba history andHaya folklore. He is a former teacher and civil servant with a B.A. in Education, majoring in Economics and Linguistics, from the University of Dar es Salaam. He also obtained a post-graduate diploma in General Management from Mzumbe University. He is a co-author of Folktales from Buhaya.

Peter R. Schmidt is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Florida and Extraordinary Professor of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is author or editor of fi teen books on African history, oral traditions, heritage, and archaeology–many with a focus on the Haya.

International availability:
This book is internationally distributed by African Books Collective