a- from ekibegabega, shoulder, kuggyawo kabega, to avoid becoming involved, withdraw one's support to avoid complications, lit. take away the shoulder.

appl. put/place in/at/for, etc. Onteekerangako omwoyo ku bye nkutumye. Try to remember what I have asked you to bring for me. ku- teekerawo kabega, to Stand up for, vouch for, co-sign for.