Alternate Names: Konjo, Lhukonzo, Olukonjo, Olukonzo, Rukonjo
Dialects: Lusongora, Olhughendera, Rukonzo (Rukonjo), Sanza (Ekisanza). Nande , (Kinande) in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Konzo , (Lukonzo) in Uganda are 2 varieties of the same language. Nande , is influenced by French , and Swahili ,; Konzo , by Tooro ,. Lexical similarity: 77% with Nande ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 609,000 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing.
Language Use: Home, market. All ages. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1914.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Uganda
Other Comments: Konzo (Bakonzo) in Uganda and Nande (Banande) in Democratic Republic of the Congo both feel very much 1 people, ethnic autonym: Bayira. They believe they originated from the Rwenzori Mountains–the mountains belong to them and they to the mountains. This plays a very important role in their traditions and identity. Lusongora is most important dialect. Traditional religion, Christian.