These are a race of the Luo(Nilotics) and stand with their
origin as the 'Barh El Gazhel' of north Africa particularly Sudan.
The Luo land spans Northern Uganda covering parts of
Southern Sudan upto North Western Kenya region. The Acholi are densely
populated all over these regions.
These cover districts such as Gulu, Amuru, Agaga, Kitgum,
among others in Uganda and they become one of the dominant tribes in the
northern region of the country.
According to the 2002, population census, the Acholi were in
total about 1.2 million as almost 93% of this lived in rural areas of the
region.
Their staple food is named 'dek'
With their 'Rakaraka' dance, the Acholi make their cultural
functions so entertaining and educative.
Basing on the above, these are one of the most prominent
tribes here in Uganda.
We shall keep you posted.
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