Introduction

As for the writing system of the Acholi language, it is based on the Latin script, which was introduced by Christian missionaries in the 19th century. Prior to the introduction of Latin script, oral tradition was the primary mode of passing down stories, history, and other cultural knowledge in Acholi society.  Stories, history, and other cultural knowledge are passed by elders to young children. They too will pass on the  stories, history, and other cultural knowledge to the young ones that came after them and then it goes on. This is seen as old method and it was a system of passing this system the next generation.

The missionaries played a significant role in the creation of a written form of many African languages, including Acholi. They often created orthographies (writing systems) to help with their translation work, particularly for the Bible. These written forms would then be taught in schools, helping to spread literacy in the new writing system among the population. As the number grow, it would be helpful to create a writing system so that work can be distributed to a wider population. It is also to help this staying outside the country to read and familiarise themselves with. 

The Acholi people write books as a way to improves the rest and others to be able to help themselves. The books such as this one is intended to help the rest of the Acholi to improve their skills and knowledge.

Acholi language is know as leb Acholi.  Acholi, also known as Acoli, is a Nilotic language primarily spoken by the Acholi people in the northern parts of Uganda and South Sudan. The language is part of the larger Luo language family, which also includes languages like Dholuo, spoken in Kenya and Tanzania, and Shilluk, spoken in Sudan.

In terms of structure, like many other African languages, Acholi is tonal, meaning that changes in pitch can alter the meaning of words. It also follows a subject-verb-object word order, similar to English.

Acholi has a rich tradition of oral literature, including folklore, proverbs, and riddles, and it is used in various social, cultural, and ceremonial contexts. There have been some efforts to develop written literature in Acholi, but this is limited and literacy in Acholi is not widespread. Most written materials in the region are in English, which is the official language of both Uganda and South Sudan.

Preservation and promotion of the Acholi language, like many languages worldwide, faces challenges such as the dominance of English, urbanization, and the changing cultural preferences of younger generations. However, the language still plays a crucial role in the cultural identity of the Acholi people.