The Gungu or (Bagungu) are a
Bantu ethnic group native to Uganda. They live on the northeastern shores of
Lake Albert along the
Rift Valley. They speak a language called Lugungu. They are traditionally fishermen, Pastoralists and subsistence farmers.
Overview
The Bagungu have historically lived in
Buliisa District
Buliisa District is a district in Western Uganda. As with most Ugandan districts, Buliisa District is named after its "main town" Buliisa, where the district headquarters are located.
Bugungu has 6 sub counties KigweraNgwedo Buliisa, Butiaba ...
district of
western Uganda and are traditionally fishers and farmers. They have tried to secede from the
Bunyoro kingdom in recent times.
Oil Fields
In 2006, large quantities of oil and gas were discovered in the Albertine Western Region of Uganda. The oil fields are being developed on the ancestral lands of the Bagungu.
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Bantu people
Ethnic groups in Uganda