Slang for 'house', from English 'cage' or sheng clipping of 'nyumba.' Often refers to one's place. For example: "Karibu kwangu, ingia kejani. (Welcome to my place, come on into the house.)"

Where does the slang word Keja come from?

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

What are other meanings of Keja?

Keja can also mean: House or room.; Nyumba (House)

Keja

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Keja definition 1

Slang for 'house', from English 'cage' or sheng clipping of 'nyumba.' Often refers to one's place.

"Karibu kwangu, ingia kejani. (Welcome to my place, come on into the house.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Keja definition 2

House or room.

"Karibu keja yangu tusnack."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Keja definition 3

Nyumba (House)

"Niko keja (I'm at home)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Kenja 🇱🇷 Liberia

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"My kenja from way back! (My friend from way back!)"

Beja 🇸🇩 Sudan

Qabila fi sharq Sudan (Tribe in eastern Sudan)

"Huwa min al Beja (He's from the Beja tribe)"

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