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  • Word of the day

Nfien

You

e.g.

Mkparawa ade amma nfien

en  

That man likes you



Mwana wa tata wanyu.

Cousin.

e.g.

Mwana wa Tata wanyu ní dagítari wa gombe.

en  

Your cousin is a vetinary.



Morio anzenza

Your friend since day 1.

Synonym: Morio was zabe.

e.g.

Yeye ni morio anzenza.

en  

He is a true friend.


Today in African History

July 17, 2023
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Today in History - July 17, 2023
Jul 17
  • 1968 - David Kamoga, the first Ugandan athlete to win an Olympics medal, is born.
  • 1963 - South African singer Miriam Makeba testifies before the U.N. Special Committee Against Apartheid. South African authorities respond to her call for a boycott by banning her music.
  • 2008 - The Rwandan parliament votes to give immunity from prosecution to former presidents of the country.
  • 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium (modern-day Tunisia) are executed for being Christians. 

Nakupenda

I love you.

e.g.

Nakupenda sana.

en  

I love so much.



Jimbu

Mbu

e.g.

Nulime amanyasi jimbu jisokeo mumusi

sw  

Lima majani mbu watoke kwenye mji


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