Slang for 'radar' or awareness. 'Uko rada?' means 'are you aware/what's up?' For example: "Uko rada ya plan kesho? (Are you aware of tomorrow's plan?)"

Where does the slang word Rada come from?

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

What are other meanings of Rada?

Rada can also mean: Situation or vibe (literally “radar”).; Cool, sorted, or okay

Rada

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 4 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Rada definition 1

Slang for 'radar' or awareness. 'Uko rada?' means 'are you aware/what's up?'

"Uko rada ya plan kesho? (Are you aware of tomorrow's plan?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Rada definition 2

Situation or vibe (literally “radar”).

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Rada definition 3

Cool, sorted, or okay

"Kila kitu iko rada sasa."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 4

Rada definition 4

Shughuli / mpango (Activity / plan)

"Ni rada gani leo? (What's the plan today?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 4 community definitions
Added: July 2025

↻ Similar Words

Brada 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Irmãu/amigo (Irmão/amigo) (Brother/friend)

"Eh brada, bo ta bem? (Hey brother, you good?)"

Brada 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Irmão, mano (Brother, bro)

"E aí brada, tudo bem? (Hey bro, all good?)"

🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

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