What does Kukhala pa payroll (To be on payroll) mean?

Kukhala mndandanda / Walipiro (To be list / payment) For example: "Ali pa payroll ya company. (He's on company payroll.)"

Where does the slang word Kukhala pa payroll (To be on payroll) come from?

Kukhala pa payroll (To be on payroll) is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kukhala pa payroll (To be on payroll)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala pa payroll (To be on payroll) definition 1

Kukhala mndandanda / Walipiro (To be list / payment)

"Ali pa payroll ya company. (He's on company payroll.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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