What does Haraka haraka haina baraka mean?

Haraka haina faida (Haste has no blessings) For example: "Haraka haraka haina baraka, fanya polepole (Haste has no blessings, do it slowly)"

Where does the slang word Haraka haraka haina baraka come from?

Haraka haraka haina baraka is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Haraka haraka haina baraka

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Haraka haina faida (Haste has no blessings)

"Haraka haraka haina baraka, fanya polepole (Haste has no blessings, do it slowly)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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

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