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Did you know who the first Luhya to own a bicycle was?

He lived longest of all the Wanga kings
  • King Nabongo Mumia was born between 1849 and 1852 into the Abashitsetse Dynasty
  • He was the first Luhya to own a bicycle and a motor car

King Nabongo Mumia

King Nabongo Mumia, born a prince between 1849 and 1852 into the Abashitsetse Dynasty became Paramount Chief and ruled the Wanga Kingdom for 67 years from 1882 to 1949 when he died, making it one of the longest reigns in African history.

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