What does Church harambee mean?

Mchango wa kanisa (Church fundraising) For example: "Church harambee ni wiki ijayo (Church fundraising is next week)"

Where does the slang word Church harambee come from?

Church harambee is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Church harambee

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Church harambee definition 1

Mchango wa kanisa (Church fundraising)

"Church harambee ni wiki ijayo (Church fundraising is next week)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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