Trending sheng words

More than 75% of the Kenyan population is below the age of 35, and most of them speak Sheng.

So in one way or the other, you have to learn at least basic Sheng if you want to appeal to this demographic.

How do I go about it?

We've got you.

The beauty and, to some, the downside of the Sheng language is that it is constantly evolving.

Thanks to the hard work of the Sheng lovers, who add tens of new words daily, we have the latest and most popular words of 2023 and their meanings.

Trending Sheng words and their meaning

Below is a list of 50 trending and most searched-for sheng words and their meaning:

Sheng WordMeaning
Luku

Dress smart

Bazu

Someone who commands respect or a boss.

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.

 

Dwanzi

Stupid person

Pedi

Drug distributor

Brejin

Brother

Aluta

To feel good. Mostly after taking weed.

Nyongi

Weed

Riswa

It is used to show shock and disbelief.

Mambaru

police or detectives especially from DCI. (Department of criminal investigations)

Bukla

Club; an entertainment venue that is open from the evening until early morning, having facilities such as a bar and disco or other entertainment.

Moshatha

Upcountry 

Taliban

To be strong, focused and unshakable in a tough situation

Nginyo

porn

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Kanairo

Nairobi

Wanjapi.

Photo.

Dojo

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Fwaka

Cigarette, tobacco

Vako

Lie

Njwang'a

Dick

Mbosho

Pocket

Mashiro

Menses

Chuom

Hide

Chums

Money

Teo

Exams

Warena

Fire

Kidale

Hungry

Nditni

Inside 

Mandaki

Home or house.

Ndethe

Naked

Kumedi

To meditate.

Ng'ondo

land/aplot

Kapa

ksh. one thousand

Swara

bad luck

Mkuu

A leader

Lombotove

love

Kutundura

to confuse

Fyat

Abnormal person

Ndikini

Inside something

Uwaganis

Nonsense

Sanse

Police officer

Mayolo

foreign land

 

Medi

Kutulia

Mbwegze

two

Dangulo

A house.

Bleki

To pass out or black out after taking excess alcohol.

Mtiaji

snitch

Brikicho

Hide and seek

Baroda

Road

Waganis

Stupidity

Pan'tambua

I don't give a fuck

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