Image: Screenshot The Gisu people, or the Bamasaba people of Elgon, are a Bantu tribe of the Masaba people of eastern Uganda, closely related to the Bukusu people of Kenya. Bamasaba lives mainly in the Mbale District of Uganda on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Here’s an overview of the Bagisu way of life. The Bagisu Family Structure Families were usually polygamous in the Bagisu community. However, the first wife was accorded special status among her co-wives. The husband was the head of the family, and he was responsible for his wives ' and children's welfare. Each wife had her hut the husband would visit them consecutively. The Bagisu were patrilineal, and hence, women were an indication of status and child-bearers. Bagisu Clans The Bagisu clans had elders known as Umwami we sikoke, who were chiefs in every clan. They were chosen based on age and wealth. They were in charge of maintaining law and order, harmony, and stability of the clan. ...