Machakos County is located in Eastern region and is governed by the Maendeleo Chap Chap Party leader Alfred Mutua.

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The County is mostly inhabited by the Kamba community. Many visitors in the county feel a little bit odd when residents talk to them in Kamba yet they cannot understand a single word. There is need to know simple Kamba words mostly used in the county just to make sure you blend in and not feel left out.

Here are simple Kamba words you should know before visiting Machakos town.

1. Wachewa ata

This simply means good morning. When someone tells you ' wachewa ata' he/she is simply passing morning greetings.

2. Wimuseo

When someone in Machakos County tells you 'wimuseo' he/she is asking how are you?

3. Nimuseo

' Nimuseo' is the response you give back when told 'wimuseo' it simply means am fine.

4. Nimuvea

When someone does you good it is good manners to appreciate. To say thank you in Kamba you simply say 'nimuvea'

5. Kama nesa

When wanting to send someone off to bed in Machakos just say 'kama nesa.' This means goodnight.

6. Wita ata

There are a number of businesses taking place in Machakos County. To ask for the price of a commodity you say 'wita ata' as this simply means how much is this.

7. Sawa

'Sawa' is a kamba word used to say yes I agree.

8. Ikai

'Ikai' is a kamba word used in Machakos to mean no, I disagree.

9. Pole 

The word 'pole' is a Swahili word but also used by the Kamba's to say sorry.

10. Ningwemdete

And finally for the lovebirds, if you dating someone from Machakos County, surprise him/her by saying 'ningwendete'. It simply means I love you.

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