Mpango wa kando definition 1
Swahili phrase meaning 'side arrangement', i.e. a side-chick or side-guy (extramarital partner). Widely used in Kenya to describe secret lovers.
"Alishikwa na mpango wa kando wake. (He was caught with his side chick.)"
Mpango wa kando definition 2
(Swahili phrase, literally 'arrangement on the side') A euphemism for a side affair or side piece – basically an extramarital lover or secret secondary relationship. Widely used in Kenya and Tanzania to mean 'mistress' or illicit affair.
"Mama Brian warned Baba Brian to end that mpango wa kando or she'd leave the marriage. (Translation: Brian's mom warned Brian's dad to end that side affair or she'd leave.)"
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- 🇰🇪 Kenya
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- August 2025
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🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang
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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