The Acholi Students Association (AGUSA) has emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 Gulu University Cultural Gala, held on Saturday, November 7, at Gulu University in Gulu City.
Acholi took the top spot in the annual competition, with Baganda finishing second and Teso securing third place.
Basoga came fourth, followed by Lugbara and Kjong in fifth and sixth positions, respectively. Lango and Kumam tied in seventh and eighth places, while Madi finished ninth and Bunyoro rounded off the top ten.
Ethur, West Nile and Runyakitara jointly occupied positions 11, 12 and 13, respectively, while Rwenzori finished 14th, Bamasaba 15th, South Sudan 16th and Tooro 17th. Sebei placed 19th, followed by Kigezi in 20th, Bagwere in 21st, Basamia in 22nd, Batoro in 23rd and Barudi in 24th position.
The annual cultural gala provides a platform for student cultural associations to celebrate and showcase their heritage, traditions and identities through a range of performances and activities.
The event also promotes cultural exchange, unity and mutual appreciation of Uganda’s rich cultural diversity, bringing together students from different communities to celebrate their shared heritage.
