Shengwords

Government and politics

Leaders, slogans, protests and nicknames from the news.

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  1. Wantam WAH-ntahm

    "Wantam" is Sheng for one term.

    • Hiyo relationship yao ni wantam.That relationship of theirs won't last.

  2. Gava GAH-vah

    "Gava" is Sheng for the government.

    • Gava imeongeza tax tena.The government has raised taxes again.

  3. Kasongo kah-SOH-ngoh

    "Kasongo" is Sheng for nickname for President William Ruto.

    • Kasongo ameongea kwa TV leo.Kasongo spoke on TV today.

  4. Maandamano mah-ah-ndah-MAH-noh

    "Maandamano" is Sheng for street protests.

    • Kuna maandamano tao kesho, usikuje.There are protests in town tomorrow, don't come.

  5. Baba BAH-bah

    "Baba" is Sheng for nickname for Raila Odinga.

    • Wafuasi wa Baba walijaa uwanja.Baba's supporters filled the stadium.

  6. Zakayo zah-KAH-yoh

    "Zakayo" is Sheng for nickname for President William Ruto.

    • Zakayo ameleta tax ingine.Zakayo has brought another tax.

  7. Tutam TOO-tahm

    "Tutam" is Sheng for two terms.

    • Wafuasi wake wanasema ni tutam.His supporters say it's two terms.

  8. Saba Saba SAH-bah SAH-bah

    "Saba Saba" is Sheng for 7 July (also: day of protest).

    • Saba Saba watu walifunga maduka.On Saba Saba people closed their shops.

  9. Wanjiku wah-NJEE-koo

    "Wanjiku" is Sheng for the ordinary citizen.

    • Wanjiku ndiye anaumia na bei ya unga.The ordinary citizen is the one hurt by the price of flour.

  10. Handshake hah-NDSHAH-keh

    "Handshake" is Sheng for political truce.

    • Hao wawili wamefanya handshake.Those two have made peace.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Wantam mean?

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