Iteso

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The Iteso are a Nilotic ethnic group primarily inhabiting eastern Uganda and western Kenya, known for their agro-pastoral lifestyle and rich cultural traditions.

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Iteso canonical 9

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Nilotic people
ethnic group
clanSystem patrilineal clans
colonialHistory incorporated into British East Africa (Kenya)
incorporated into British Protectorate of Uganda
continent Africa
country Kenya
Uganda
culturalRegion Teso sub-region
ethnographicRegion eastern Uganda
western Kenya
initiationRites age-based ceremonies
language Ateso
languageFamily Eastern Nilotic languages
Nilo-Saharan languages
Nilotic languages
Teso–Turkana languages
linked to: Nilotic languages
mainCrops cassava
maize
millet
sorghum
mainLivestock cattle
chicken
goats
sheep
majorAreasKenya Bungoma County
Busia County
Trans Nzoia County
majorDistrictsUganda Amuria District
Bukedea District
Katakwi District
Kumi District
Ngora District
Serere District
Soroti District
marriageCustoms bridewealth in livestock
musicTradition dance
folk songs
relatedEthnicGroup Karamojong people
linked to: Karamojong

Toposa people
Turkana people
religion Christianity
Islam
traditional African religion
socialOrganization clan-based society
traditionalBelief veneration of ancestors
traditionalEconomy agriculture
pastoralism
traditionalHousing thatched huts
traditionalInstrument adungu
drums
flutes

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