What does Gupanga mean?

From Swahili 'kupanga' (to plan). Locally means to hook up a meeting or plan something shady For example: "Abo basore barapanga gukopera mu bizamini. (Those guys are plotting to cheat in the exams.)"

Where does the slang word Gupanga come from?

Gupanga is a slang term from Rwanda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Rwanda and across Africa.

Gupanga

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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From Swahili 'kupanga' (to plan). Locally means to hook up a meeting or plan something shady

"Abo basore barapanga gukopera mu bizamini. (Those guys are plotting to cheat in the exams.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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