What does Mkwara mean?

Mia mbili na hamsini (Two hundred and fifty) For example: "Nipe mkwara nikule (Give me 250 for food)"

Where does the slang word Mkwara come from?

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

Mkwara

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mkwara

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Mia mbili na hamsini (Two hundred and fifty)

"Nipe mkwara nikule (Give me 250 for food)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

Mkwara is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Kenya. Kenya slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 2012 Kenya slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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