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.
Following Rwabugiri's demise in 1895 and the coup at Rucunshu in 1896, orchestrated by Kanjogera to replace Rutarindwa with Musinga, Muserakande fled north to Mpororo with her son to avoid being killed.