Kiwumulo Cave

Kiwumulo Cave, also known as Kalaya Cave, is a cultural site located in Ssese islands, Kalangala district, Uganda.^[1][2] The cave is believed to be the origin to over 50 clans of Buganda Kingdom.^[3] The Kalaya cave is owned by Jjaja Kiwumulo or Semuggala.^[4][5] The cave is for the Nkima (Monkey) clan, which is one of the 52 clans in Buganda.^[4]

The cave serves as a haven for local residents seeking relaxation, prayer, and a closer connection to god, often indulging in alcohol and tobacco.^[4] This site also functions as a traditional shrine, hosting various cultural ceremonies held by different clans.^[3] It is believed that the cave serves as the final resting place for ancestral spirits.^[3] It is also believed to be a healing place and the cave has two openings with the small one as an exit and the big one as an entrance into the caves.^[5]

The cave houses a collection of traditional items like spears, calabashes, and bark cloth. The cave keeps the fire alive inside both during the day and night.^[4][5]

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  Entrance into the Kiwumulo Cave 1]]
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  Coffee at Kiwumulo Cave
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  Palm trees plantation surrounding Kiwumulo Cave
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  Spears, calabashes, and bark cloth at Kiwumulo Cave

• Masaka District
• Lutoboka Central Forest Reserve

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• BABRA BALUNGI (2016-10-10). "Post-Harvest Handling Technologies and Maize Farmers' Income in Mid-West Uganda, Masindi and Kiryandongo Districts" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-12-02.
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