Image of the Acholi people. Photo/ Courtesy The Acholi people, an ethnic group native to the East African region, primarily reside in the northern parts of Uganda, South Sudan, and the bordering areas of Kenya. They’re part of the larger Luo ethnic group. The Acholi people have a distinct cultural heritage and language. Here’s a summary of the Acholi way of life. Family Structure Traditionally, the Acholi household consisted of a nuclear family. However, aged parents and unmarried siblings were often household members too. The husband was the overall authority and was respected by all. In a polygamous marriage, each wife was stationed at her hut and cared for her children. Homesteads were clamped around the compounds of their kin. Clans The Acholi were organized into several patrilineal clans. The clan groups were led by a rwot or chief responsible for dispensing traditional justice and order. These clans were composed of individuals who had blood relationships. Known clans inclu...