Kajo Keji


Kajokeji, also spelled Kajokaji, Kajukeji, Kajo-keji and Kago Kaju, is a town in South Sudan.

Location

Kajokeji is part of the six counties of Central Equatoria. It is approximately, by road, south of Juba, the capital of and largest city in South Sudan. It lies near the state border with Eastern Equatoria State and close to the international border with Uganda, to the south. The town of Nimule lies approximately by road southeast of Kajo Keji, at the point where the Victoria Nile leaves Uganda to enter South Sudan. The coordinates of Kajo Keji are:3°50'57.0"N, 31°39'28.0"E.

Overview

Kajo Keji and the surrounding community are home to the Kuku people. The town is home to the headquarters of the Anglican Diocese of Kajo Keji, with Bishop Emmanuel Murye Modi being the prelate. Equity Bank South Sudan Limited maintains a branch in the town, being the only commercial bank in the county.

Population

, the population of Kajo Keji was estimated at 196,000.