Nabongo Mumia of Wanga

Nabongo Mumia was born at Lukerain 1849. He came top power in 1882, succeeding his father Shiudu.

However, his early years in power were not easy as he faced a lot of attacks from his neighbours. He was a peaceful and a liberal leader who established contacts with the coastal traders.

When the British came, he accepted their rule instantly with the anticipation of military assistance and respect among fellow African chiefs.

He even surrendered his soldiers to the British and were used to fight those who tried to resist British

Similarly he surrendered his capital at Elureko, which was then used as the administrative headquarter by the British. The British in turn gave him military assistance to carry out raids against his neighbours like the Luo, Lukia, Bagisu and Nandi.

The British also built forts in his area in order to protect it against his neighbours' attacks.

In 1919, he was made the paramount chief of the Wanga in western Kenya. He later died in 1949 having collaborated with the British successfully.

 Nabongo Mumia of Wanga

Nabongo Mumia was born at Lukerain 1849.  He came top power in 1882, succeeding his father Shiudu.                     

However, his early years in power were not easy as he faced a lot of attacks from his neighbours. He was a peaceful and a liberal leader who established contacts with the coastal traders.

When the British came, he accepted their rule instantly with the anticipation of military assistance  and respect among fellow African chiefs.

He even surrendered his soldiers to the British and were used to fight those who tried to resist British

Similarly he surrendered his capital at Elureko, which was then used as the administrative headquarter by the British. The British in turn gave him military assistance to carry out raids against his neighbours like the Luo, Lukia, Bagisuand Nandi.

The British afso built forts in his area in order to protect it against his neighbours' attacks.

In 1919, he was made the paramount chief of the Wanga in western Kenya. He later died in 1949 having collaborated with the British successfully.