What does Kiama mean?

Baraza la wazee (Council of elders) For example: "Kiama kimekutana leo (The council of elders met today)"

Where does the slang word Kiama come from?

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

Kiama

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kiama definition 1

Baraza la wazee (Council of elders)

"Kiama kimekutana leo (The council of elders met today)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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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.

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