Culture and tribes

Banyala: The Forgotten Tribe of Uganda

The Banyala (ethnonym: Banyala; singular Munyala) are a Bantu ethnic group na...

Batooro: The People of Tooro Kingdom

The Batoro trace their origin to the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, which was one of...

Banyabindi: The Forgotten Tribe

The Banyabindi are one of the indigenous communities that inhabit the western...

Bakonzo (Bakonjo): The Indigenous People of the Rwen...

The Bakonzo, Konjo (pl. Bakonzo, sing. Mukonzo), or Konzo are Bantu-speaking ...

Bakiga: The People of the Mountains

The Bakiga, also known as the Kiga or Chiga, are an ethnic group that is pred...

Bakenyi: A Bantu Tribe

The Bakenyi are believed to have originated from the Buganda central region, ...

Bahororo: A Tribe with a Rich and Complex History

The Bahororo trace their roots to a short-lived kingdom called Mpororo, which...

The Bahehe: A Tribe with a Rich History and Culture

The Bahehe are a tribe in south-eastern Uganda, on Lake Victoria’s north-east...

The Bagwere

The Bagwere trace their origins to the ancient kingdom of Bunyoro, which was ...

The Bagwe: A Bantu Tribe

The Bagwe speak Lugwe, a Bantu language that is closely related to Lusoga and...

The Bagungu People: A Tribe Fighting for Their Cultu...

The Bagungu, or Gungu, are a Bantu ethnic group native to Uganda, living on t...

Babwisi: The Hidden Tribe of the Rwenzori Mountains

The Babwisi are a hidden tribe of the Rwenzori Mountains who have a rich and ...

The Babukusu

The babukusu tribe is one of the sub-nations of the luhya bantu people of Eas...

The Baamba

The Baamba have a rich and diverse culture, which is reflected in their custo...

The Acholi: A Proud and Resilient People

The Acholi are a proud and resilient people who have a rich and diverse cultu...

The Alur: A Nilotic People of Uganda and the Congo

All Alur kings are referred to as "Rwoth," which means "chief" or "lord" in t...