Busoga sub-region is found in Eastern Uganda occupying an area of over 10,000 square kilometers and according to the 2014 national census[1] about 40 percent of the people in the eastern region live in this sub-region.
UBOS reporting for 2024 census results lists district local governments in Busoga as Bugiri, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Mayuge, Kaliro, Namutumba, Buyende, Luuka, Namayingo, and Bugweri. UBOS also reports Jinja City as a separate city local government within Busoga for census reporting (2024).[2]
Districts and city local government in Busoga sub-region (2024)
The area covered by the above districts constitutes the traditional Busoga Kingdom. Milton Obote abolished the traditional kingdoms in Uganda in 1967. When Yoweri Museveni re-established them in 1993, Busoga re-constituted itself.
A later law, the Traditional Rulers (Restitution of Assets and Properties) Act, commenced on 30 July 1993 and provided for restitution of confiscated assets and properties linked to traditional rulers.[4]
Ethnicity and language
The sub-region is home mainly to the Basoga ethnic group. The people of Busoga are called Basoga (singular: Musoga). The Basoga speak Lusoga, a Bantu language. Lusoga is similar to Luganda, spoken by the people of the neighboring Buganda Region, which is also referred to as Central Uganda.
Lusoga (Soga) is a major language associated with Busoga. Glottolog lists ISO 639-3 code xog for Soga.[5] Busoga cultural leadership and heritage are commonly linked to the Busoga Kingdom, with a recognised cultural centre near Jinja (Bugembe).[6]
UBOS reported Busoga sub-region population growth from 3,583,196 (2014) to 4,372,349 (2024).[8] UBOS reported an average annual population growth rate of 2.1 percent for Busoga during 2014 to 2024, below the national average of 2.9 percent.[9]
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