State five factors that led to the growth of a strong Buganda Kingdom in the 19th century.

State five factors that led to the growth of a strong Buganda Kingdom in the 19th century. (5mks)

Buganda was small and compact hence it was easy to govern.
Good, strong and capable rulers who were able to unite their people.
She had a strong army for defence and conquest which was loyal to the king.
She had acquired a lot of wealth from the areas she conquered e.g. ivory, slaves.
The Ganda traditions which had defined duties for men and women.
The area had fertile soil and ample rainfall ideal for cultivation especially bananas, the staple crop for the people.
Participation in the long distance trade where she acquired firearms which the Kabaka used to remain in power.
Buganda lay next to Lake Victoria hence had good communication and natural defence against her neighbours.
Decline of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.
Had a centralized government led by a king (Kabaka).