Ham Mukasa

[3] Mukasa was the son of Makabugo Sensalire, a minor chief in Buddu (in present-day Masaka District).

[4] Ham Mukasa was placed in the palace of Kabaka Mutesa I as a page at the age of nine by his father, a clan chief in Buganda.

[7] While in the palace, Mukasa at first received instruction from Islamic teachers who held sway in Mutesa's court; however, he was later drawn to the Protestants, who baptised him Ham.

[9] Mukasa's book Uganda's Katikiro in England details his experiences on his journey from his homeland to the coronation of Edward VII of the United Kingdom, as secretary to Katikkiro (Prime Minister) Apolo Kagwa.

[11] Ham Mukasa returned to England in 1913,[8] this time accompanying the child Kabaka Cwa who was on an official visit.