The Batoro people are an ethnic group who live in the present-day Kingdom of Toro, located in the western region of Uganda. They are known for their agricultural practices, with farming being a central part of their livelihood, cultivating crops such as coffee, bananas, and maize. Here’s an overview of the Batoro way of life. The Batoro Family Structure The Toro live in small monogamous households. Society was patrilineal. Men were the leaders of the family and answered to the King. Different clans lived in separate demarcated lands. They were also organized into classes according to their status in society. The classes were; the Bairu, the land tillers; Bahuma, the cattle keepers; and the Babito rulers in the community. The Batoro Clans Traditionally, there were over seventy clans among the Batoro. However, only twenty were recognized and took part in kingdom activities. The Toro clans played different roles in the palace. For one, the Babito ...