The second group is the category of people called the Atekerin group.
The group is sometimes known as the Nilo-Hamites, Para Nilotes or the
Lango. They live in the north, east and northeastern parts of the
country. The group constitutes the Langi, Iteso, Kumam, Kakwa and the
Karimojong.
This group traces its origins to Ethiopia where they are said to have
been one people. Migration pressures made them settle in different
parts of Uganda, which led to marked differences between them. For
instance the Langi lost their Ateker language and took up Luo spoken by
their Acholi neighbours. The Sebei constitute the Highland Nilotes.
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