Never underestimate the power of influence peddlers and name droppers for, a whispered word or an unsolicited comment can influence the course of history.
For a period, the Nabongo Mumia of Wanga kingdom had been fond of traders who used to bring goodies to him on their way to Uganda. Living at a time when the West was coming into contact with East Africa brought about by Arab long distant traders, Mumia got some novel treasurers.