What does Kifala mean?

Kichwa ngumu (Stubborn person) For example: "Kifala wewe! (You stubborn person!)"

Where does the slang word Kifala come from?

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

Kifala

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kifala definition 1

Kichwa ngumu (Stubborn person)

"Kifala wewe! (You stubborn person!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

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