Following Rwabugiri's death in 1895 and the coup at Rucunshu in 1896, which was orchestrated by Rwabugiri's favourite wife, Kanjogera, to overthrow his chosen successor, Rutarindwa, and enthrone her son, Musinga, Muserakande allegedly fled north to Mpororo with her son to escape massacre.
After Rwabugiri's death in 1895 and the coup at Rucunshu orchestrated by his wife Kanjogera to replace him with her son Musinga, Muserakande fled north to Mpororo with her son to escape being killed.