Sheng for “news”

The most common Sheng word for news is Habari. Others: Riba.

Habari hah-BAH-ree, most common

"Habari" is Sheng for news (also: hello (habari yako?)). The formal-ish greeting that Sheng speakers still use with elders, teachers and strangers. 'Habari yako?' asks for your news; the answer is almost always 'nzuri'.

Habari za asubuhi, mwalimu?Good morning, teacher?

Riba REE-bah

"Riba" is Sheng for story (also: gossip, news). A story / gossip / news.

Niletee riba ya mtaa.Bring me the neighborhood news.

What is the Sheng word for news?

The most common Sheng word for news is Habari. Others: Riba.

How do you say news in Sheng in a sentence?

"Habari za asubuhi, mwalimu?" means "Good morning, teacher?"