They came to Uganda from the North Eastern direction.
They settled in areas of Kapchorwa and slopes of mountain Elgon.
Their main economic activity was cattle rearing and they also grew some crops.
Hamites were organised in chiefdoms. They also settled in South Western Uganda. These include; Bahima, Bahinda, Basita and Batusi.
Causes of their migration.
They were searching for more fertile land for grazing their cattle and carryout cultivation.
They were searching for areas with favourable climatic conditions.
They had internal and external conflicts which forced some of them to migrate.
War were common among people of long ago just as it is today.
They moved long distances to escape from their enemies
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