Gungu people

The Gungu or (Bagungu) are a Bantu ethnic group native to Uganda.

Gungu people
Bagungu
Total population
110,000[1]
Regions with significant populations
Uganda
Languages
Gungu language
Religion
Christianity and Traditional African religions
Related ethnic groups
Other great Lakes Bantu peoples
Gungu
PersonOmuGungu
PeopleAbaGungu
LanguageOruGungu
CountryBuGungu

Overview

The Bagungu have historically lived in Buliisa District district of western Uganda and are traditionally fishers and farmers. They have tried to secede from the Bunyoro kingdom in recent times.[2][3]

References
  1. "Gungu in Uganda".
  2. "Bagungu Resolve to Secede from Bunyoro".
  3. "Why the Bagungu are Breaking Away from Bunyoro Kingdom – Eizooba – Amakuru Ga'Bunyoro".
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