What does Kurwanya mean?

Kurwanya (To fight against) For example: "Kurwanya ubukene. (Fight poverty.)"

Where does the slang word Kurwanya come from?

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

Kurwanya

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kurwanya (To fight against)

"Kurwanya ubukene. (Fight poverty.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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