Niko juu (High) For example: "Niko high kidogo (I'm a bit high)"

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

High

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Niko juu (High)

"Niko high kidogo (I'm a bit high)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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High 🇦🇴 Angola

English word used to mean someone is doing great or is super happy (not necessarily intoxicated).

"Tô high hoje – boas notas, sol, e férias a caminho. (I’m feeling high today – good grades, sunshine, and vacation coming…"

High 🇨🇲 Cameroon

High (Drunk/intoxicated)

"E don high finish (He's completely drunk)"

🇰🇪 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.

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🌍 "High" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

High 🇦🇴 Angola

English word used to mean someone is doing great or is super happy (not necessarily intoxicated).

High 🇨🇲 Cameroon

High (Drunk/intoxicated)

High 🇱🇷 Liberia

Drunk/Intoxicated (Tipsy)

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