Bahima have hidden their true history of precarious nomadic life and absence of material wealth to take advantage of these attributes so that they continue to dominate other Ugandans. Before attempting to demystify the myth let us understand this: Bahima, Batutsi, Bahororo and Banyamulenge are cousins with three principal characteristics.

Bahima’s history has been shrouded in mystery for a long time. The mystery stems from John Hanning Speke who wrote in 1863 that Wahuma (Bahima) were white people, more civilized than black people or Negroes and entered Uganda from Ethiopia occupied by a ruling white race.

Bahima and their culture: What is the East African Hima People’s identity? In the Eastern African Great Lakes region, the Hima name is connected to a number of ethnic groups and governmental organizations.

Origins of Bahima People of Uganda. The cattle-keeping community who live in western Uganda, are more known for their unique attachment to their cattle. They are classified as ‘Hamiticised Negro cattle people of north Africa origin’ by anthropologists.

Nov 21, 2010 · Attached below are two maps which show the origin and ancestry of Bahima, Bahororo, Banyamulenge and Batutsi. The first map is taken from a book titled “The African Middle Ages: 1400-1800” by Roland Oliver and Anthony Atmore, published by Cambridge University Press in 1981.

Jan 26, 2022 · A Brief History about the origin of Banyakitara (Bahima/Bacwezi and Biiru) with their biblical roots. Bahima or Bacwezi and Biiru are the main settlers of Kitara and many other parts of Africa. Bahima and Biiru are believed to be descendants of Noah from Noah’s two sons Ham and Shem respectively.

Bahima and their culture. In the eastern African great lake’s region, the Hima name is connected to a number of ethnic groups...

Jan 10, 2019 · The Bahima are nomadic pastoralists, now settled in south-western Uganda. According to legend, they are descendants of Kahima, one of the three sons of Ruhanga, the Creator, to whom he had entrusted the breeding of longhorn Ankole cows.

Bahima. Bahima, Batutsi, Bahororo and Banyamulenge are cousins with principal characteristics. One of which is their immense love for cattle and their nomadic way of life especially in the yesteryear of their origin. The Bahima unlike most of the other tribes in East Africa, cross cousin marriage is allowed.

Dec 4, 2018 · One of the most detailed and historically accurate collections of Ugandan artifacts depicting Bahima tribal history, culture, and daily life.