kiige

Kiige is a ethnic group located in South Sudan, a country in East Africa. The Kiige, also known as the Dioidi people, inhabit the regions bordering the Nile River in the equatorial province of Jonglei.

Physical characteristics and culture of the Kiige people are not well documented. They however, maintain a strong sense of identity and traditional practices as an ethnic group. This includes depending on customary systems of land use and divisions of work within the family.

Historically, the Kiige population was reliant on subsistence farming, creating a connection with the surrounding environment. Their relationship with other South Sudanese ethnic groups has shaped different societal expectations for them. The Kiige often rely on other groups for trade or security when issues arise.

Missionary involvement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to some conversion to Christianity. However, the tribe maintained other traditional customs and practices. Unsuccessful colonial endeavors and homeland loss are key factors in a loss of historical documentation on the Kiige's way of life before colonialism started.

Because the region where they inhabit has been prone to conflict and displacement, traditional structures of the Kiige society are somewhat interrupted. However, there have been extensive efforts to assist communities in finding peace and restore their way of life. The nation retains significance among those from South Sudan with rights movements seeking to map their ancestral identities.