Sheng is becoming a popular tool in modern-day communication.
Since the time when the freedom fighters were waging war against colonialists, there has been that one coded language that is meant to keep the ‘visitor’ away.
That is why every hood has its own sheng.
Though there are sub-shengs that exist among small groups even within a town, here are basic words you will hear if you visit the Sin City.
Mapinga
This word is popular among the matatu industry. It is a corrupted way of the word ngapi, to mean how many.
Mjamo
This is another word that is very popular these days within town. It is usually used at matatu stages where you will hear the touts shout mjamo! mjamo!
It is another corrupted word of mmoja.
Shatua
Shatua means to allow a passenger alight. You will hear the conductor shout Shatua kwa buda!
Gitate
Gitate has now become a very popular word. It is borrowed from Kikuyu women who used it to mean Mamas chama. However, among the boys it means a cut that is reserved for the gang leader in crime circles, in matatu industry, it means a bribe to traffic police and among the employed sufferers, it means end month salary.
Confirm
Confirm is a criminal outfit in Nakuru. The word is used to mean crime activities.
Bingi
This means the leader of a criminal outfit.
Nyurio
This word means to be shot dead by police. It is used by bad boys who engage in criminal activities.
Bogi
Bogi means a thief.
Kofia Nyeusi
Kofia nyeusi means Kenya police officers. Criminal gangs do not fear this branch of law enforcers.
Binja
This is the word we are still trying to figure out its meaning. It is common among teenage boys, got an idea of what it means???
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