Nilotic Origin

Ramogi

“Lamogi”

Ramogi is divided into two main groups:

1. West of River Nile

Non-Luo Dialects

  • Gang
  • Logo
  • Kwa
  • Lugbara
  • Madi
  • Kuku
  • Mondo
  • Lukoye
  • Lubira
  • Yom Pilapila

Ateker (Non-Luo Nilotes)

  • Turkana
  • Toposa
  • Karamoja
  • Teso
  • Lango

2. East of River Nile

Ramogi I

Luo Dialects

  • Joluo in Kenya and Tanzania
  • Acholi in Uganda and South Sudan
  • Lang’o in Uganda
  • Alur in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Anyuak in Ethiopia and South Sudan
  • Jopadhola in Uganda
  • Jonam in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Jumjum in South Sudan
  • Jer Belilwo in South Sudan and Uganda
  • Kumam in Uganda
  • Luwo, Pari, Shilluk, Thuri, Maban and Balanda Boor in South Sudan
  • Chope/Palouo in Uganda

Note: The Non Luo Nilotes are referred to as Ateker.