The people of Bunyoro are known as Banyoro (singular Munyoro). They belong to the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara, Western Uganda, in the area to the immediate East of Lake Albert. Their cultural leader is the Omukama (king). Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom is composed of the districts of Hoima, Masindi and Kibale. The native language is Runyoro-Rutooro, a bantu language. Runyoro-Rutooro is also spoken by the people of Toro Kingdom, whose cultural traditions are similar to those of the Banyoro.

Inspite of Western cultural imperialism, the Banyoro have maintained their rich cultural heritage. While many Western cultural elements have been assimilated, many Banyoro proudly uphold the ancient traditions of their ancestors. Under the leadership of H.R.H. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, great efforts are underway to revive many of their cultural traditons, and document them for posterity. Schools are encouraged to include traditional kinyoro (adjective) culture in the curriculum.

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