Places in Sheng Mahali
Town, the village, abroad and Nairobi's own place names.
- Kanairo Nairobi
- Tao town, the city centre
- Ushago upcountry, the village
- Nai Nairobi
- Majuu abroad, overseas
- Eastlando Eastlands, Nairobi
- Mjini in town, in the city centre
- Coasto the Coast, Mombasa
- Choche secret hideout or hidden place
- Chuom alley, dingy or hidden place
- Mathree matatu (minibus taxi)
- Mrenga car
- Mushatha upcountry, the village
- Ndai car
- Nduthi motorcycle (boda boda)
- Ronga Ongata Rongai
- Rotejo your place, area, stage (where you stay)
- Zabe spot, place to hang out and chill
- Duka shop, store
- Soko market
- Mjengo tenement, hostel, rough building
- Uwanja field, pitch, stadium, yard
- Shamba farm, rural plot
What do Nairobians call their city?
The most common are Kanairo (Nairobi), Tao (town), Ushago (upcountry), Nai (Nairobi), Majuu (abroad). Town, the village, abroad and Nairobi's own place names.