Mariamu
Police Van
e.g.
Alikujiwa na mariamu kama ashu ungedhani ni Alshabab.
en
The police came for him with almost ten cars. You'd have thought he was an Alshabab member.
June 27, 2023
Mbogi genje
Derived from two sheng words. Mbogi (which means group or crew) and genje which means trouble.
Used to mean a badass crew/group. A crew that means business and is ready to bring trouble.
e.g.
Sisi kama mbogi genje tumechafua Eastlando mbaya. Salamz kwa manguna wote wa Umoja!
November 8, 2020
Nditho
Two
e.g.
Aninunua mbota nditho imbo.
en
She bought two fake watches.
March 31, 2023
Ndiksen
Condom
e.g.
Tumia Ndiksen bradhe.
en
Use a condom, my brother.
March 31, 2023
Mdoko
Beautiful
e.g.
We mdoko si basi umuok hizi mayard za huku b nitakupeleka na rieng vile utajua sheng jamo hivi ama mbwegze.
en
Hey beautiful, how about you come to my hood I teach you one or two Sheng words.
April 7, 2023
Mahandas ketepa
Andas is steam from Ketepa (mogoka, jaba or khat). So andas ya ketepa is being high or hangover from Khat.
e.g.
Nko mahandas ketepa.
en
I am so high on khat.
April 9, 2023
Bumbrush
Using the advantage of crowds or being in a group to loot from the masses.
e.g.
Walibumbrush time ya maandamabo.
en
They raided his/her place during the demonstration.
September 16, 2023