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A language of
Uganda
Location
Koboko and Yumbe districts.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Language Name
Kakwa
User Population
20,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Location
Haut-Uele province: Faradje territory; Ituri province: Aru territory, north of Aru.
Alternate Names
Bari Kakwa
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Language Use
Many also use Bangala [bxg]. Also use Congo Swahili [swc].
Other Comments
Christian.
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South Sudan
Language Name
Kakwa
User Population
149,000 in South Sudan (2017).
Location
Central Equatoria state: Yei county.
Alternate Names
Bari Kakwa, Kakua, Kakwak, Kwakwak
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Language Use
All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Bari [bfa].
Language Development
Taught as subject in some primary schools through grade 3.
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