The Bantu who constitute more than 50% of Uganda's total population occupy the southern part of the country. The Bantu were the earliest group to come to Uganda. They comprise the Baganda, Banyoro, Basoga, Bagishu, Banyankore, Bakiga, Batooro, Bakonjo, Bamba, Batwa, Bagishu, Basamia-Bagwe, Bakenyi, Baruli and the Banyole. They are found in the east, central, western and southern parts of the country. Click here for more about the Bantu in Uganda
Uganda Culture and the Nilo Hamites/Atekerin:
The second group are called the Atekerin group. The group is sometimes known as the Nilo-Hamites, Para Nilotes or the Lango. They live in the north, east and northeastern parts of the country. The group constitutes the Langi, Iteso, Kumam, Kakwa and the Karimojong.
This group traces its origins to Ethiopia where they are said to have been one people. Migration pressures made them settle in different parts of Uganda, which led to marked differences between them. For instance the Langi lost their Ateker language and took up Luo spoken by their Acholi neighbours. The Sebei constitute the Highland Nilotes.
Uganda Culture with the Luo
The Luo constitute the other nilotic group. This group originated from southern Sudan. They live in West Nile, the northern and eastern parts of the country. The Acholi, Alur, Jonam and the Jophadola are part of this group. The Basamia who have sometimes been linked with the Kenya Luo are basically Bantu.Click here for more information about Luo people in Ugnda
Uganda Culture and the Sudanic People:
The Sudanic speakers of West Nile form another group. The Lugbara, Madi, Okebu, Bari and Metu are counted among this group. They are sometimes referred to as the Madi-Moru group. Their origin can be traced to Sudan.
Their language and culture are completely detached from their places of origin. This group is dominated by the Lugbara. This is because Lugbara was used by the colonial administration as the medium of instruction.
Uganda Culture and the Pygmoid:
These are closest surviving relatives of the stone Age Man. They Constitute the Batwa and the Bambuti who live in western Uganda bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Baganda People and their Culture
Banyankole People and their Culture
Bakiga People and their Culture
Batooro People and their Culture
Acholi People and their Culture
Alur People and their Culture
The Bachwezi People and their Culture
Bafumbira or Banyarwanda People and their Culture
Bagishu People and their Culture
Bagwere People and their Culture
Bakonjo and Bamba People and their Culture
Banyole People and their Culture
Banyoro People and their Culture
Basamia-Bagwe People and their Culture
Basoga People and their Culture
Batwa or Bambuti People and their Culture
Japadhola People and their Culture
Kakwa People and their Culture
Karimojongo People and their Culture
Kumam People and their Culture
Langi People and their Culture
Lugbara People and their Culture
Madi People and their Culture
Metu People and their Culture
Okebu People and their Culture
Sebei People and their Culture
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