Lusoga, a Bantu language, is spoken by the Basoga people in the Busoga region, which lies in southeastern Uganda surrounding Lake Victoria. It is one of the country’s major languages, with over three million native speakers. Even though it shares some similarities with Luganda (the language of the neighbouring Buganda kingdom), Lusoga has its distinct linguistic identity which reflects the culture and traditions of the Basoga people.

Its structure, typical of Bantu languages, includes noun classes and a system of prefixes and suffixes that modify meanings. Lusoga uses a subject-verb-object word order and is known for its tonal qualities, a common characteristic in many African languages.

This language plays a crucial role in the daily life of the Basoga people.

It is used in various settings, including at home, in local markets, and in traditional ceremonies. It is also present in education and local media, though to a lesser extent compared to other major languages in Uganda like English and Luganda.

Efforts to preserve and promote Lusoga are ongoing, particularly in the field of education. Schools in the Busoga region teach Lusoga as a subject, aiming to maintain the language’s relevance in the modern world.