Uganda Peoples >> The Nilo Hamites
Langi | Karimojong | Iteso | Kumam | Kakwa
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These people are often referred to as the Main Nilotes. In
Uganda, they constitute the Atekerin or the Lango group which
includes the Karimojong, the Iteso, the Langi, the Kumam and
the Kakwa. Their origins can be traced to the northeast, probably
the Kaffa region of Ethiopia. During their migrations, the
whole group is said to have first settled in Karamoja. From
there they moved south to occupy Teso, Lango and Kumam. Some
of them, like the Langi, lost their original language and
some cultural traits due to Luo influence. However, some of
their peculiarities in custom and, culture can still be identified.
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