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Kanjo

KAH-njoh /ˈkɑ.ⁿdʒɔ/

"Kanjo" is Sheng for city council enforcement officers.

Meaning

  1. noun city council enforcement officers. Short for 'kanjo' council askaris — the municipal officers who clear street vendors and tow cars. The word carries a shrug of resignation among traders.

Examples

  • Kanjo imekuja, vuta mbao zako. Council officers are here, grab your things.
  • Wauzaji wanakimbia kanjo kila siku. The vendors run from council officers every day.

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Where it comes from

Shortening of 'city council' enforcement, Nairobi street usage.

Questions about Kanjo

What does Kanjo mean in Sheng?

"Kanjo" is Sheng for city council enforcement officers. Short for 'kanjo' council askaris — the municipal officers who clear street vendors and tow cars. The word carries a shrug of resignation among traders.

How do you use Kanjo in a sentence?

"Kanjo imekuja, vuta mbao zako." means "Council officers are here, grab your things."

How do you pronounce Kanjo?

Say it KAH-njoh (/ˈkɑ.ⁿdʒɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Kanjo come from?

Shortening of 'city council' enforcement, Nairobi street usage.

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