Kumi

Kumi is a term with several meanings in different languages and places. In Japanese, kumi (組) means a group, set, or organization. It is used to refer to a grouping or unit within a larger structure, such as a class or team in schools or workplaces. The word appears in various compound terms and can describe organizational subdivisions or committees.

Kumi is also a Japanese feminine given name. It is commonly written with kanji such as 久美, though there are multiple possible spellings that convey different nuances depending on the characters chosen. As a name, it is used by people in Japan and by Japanese communities internationally.

Kumi, Uganda refers to a town in Eastern Uganda and the administrative center of Kumi District, located in the Teso sub-region. The district is largely rural and agriculturally based, with Kumi serving as a local market and service hub for surrounding communities. The town and district have been influenced by regional development initiatives and the broader history of the Teso region.