THE BASAMIA –BAGWE.
The Basamia –Bagwe are among the various ethnic groups that inhabit northern Uganda. They can be traced in Tororo and Iganga districts. Some Basamia clans claim connection to the Joluo of Kenya while the Bagwe claim that they are related to the Banyala.…
BANYOLE Culture
The Banyole live in Banyole County of Tororo district. They seem to be a sub-group of the Basoga abut they are closely related to the Basamia-Bagwe in customs, language and origin. Like the Bagwe, they claim to have originated from Banyala of Kenya.…
THE BANYARWANDA/BAFUMBIRA
The Banyarwanda or Bafumbira are found in the old districts of Ankole and Kigezi bordering Rwanda. They have, however, spread to many parts of Uganda. Ethically, they are the same as the Banyarwanda of Rwanda. Those who inhabit Kisoro District in the…
THE BAKONJO AND BAMBA
Origins The Bakonjo and Bamba are Bantu and they are said to have a common origin with the other Bantu groups.The Bakonjo are found in the District of Kasese. They are the most numerous of the Rwenzori peoples, being more than the Bamba or the Bambuti.…
THE BAKIGA
The Bakiga inhabit Kabale and part of Rukungiri districts. They occupy the counties of Ndorwa, Rubanda, Rukigain Kabale and parts of Kinkizi and Rubando counties in Rukungiri districts. Due to overpopulation, the Bakiga have been migrating to other parts…