What does Harambee spirit mean?

Roho ya kuchangiana (Fundraising spirit) For example: "Harambee spirit bado iko (Fundraising spirit still exists)"

Where does the slang word Harambee spirit come from?

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

Harambee spirit

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Harambee spirit definition 1

Roho ya kuchangiana (Fundraising spirit)

"Harambee spirit bado iko (Fundraising spirit still exists)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Harambee spirit 🇳🇦 Namibia

Saamwerk gees (Together spirit)

"Harambee spirit building our nation"

Harambee prosperity 🇳🇦 Namibia

Working together success (Unity progress)

"Harambee prosperity for all! (Working together prosperity for all!)"

🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

Kenyan slang is led by Sheng, a vibrant urban creole born in Nairobi's Eastlands that blends Swahili, English, and Kikuyu, spoken by millions of young Kenyans.

KASINARY has 2011 Kenya slang words collected from native speakers.

Browse all Kenya slang (2011 words)

🌍 "Harambee spirit" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Harambee spirit 🇳🇦 Namibia

Saamwerk gees (Together spirit)

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