The Kukuya language is a Bantu language spoken primarily in the Republic of the Congo. It is part of the larger Niger-Congo language family and is used by the Kukuya people, who inhabit the region around the Congo River. The language has various dialects, reflecting the diverse communities that speak it. Kukuya is known for its rich oral traditions, including storytelling and music, which play a significant role in the culture of the Kukuya people. Efforts to document and preserve the language are ongoing, as it faces challenges from dominant languages in the region, such as French and Lingala.