Slang for a 100 shilling note, because the old 100bob note was red. For example: "Nimebaki na red moja tu kwa wallet. (I only have one hundred shillings left in my wallet.)"

Where does the slang word Red come from?

Red 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 Red?

Red can also mean: One hundred shilling note; Nyekundu (Red)

Red

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Red definition 1

Slang for a 100 shilling note, because the old 100bob note was red.

"Nimebaki na red moja tu kwa wallet. (I only have one hundred shillings left in my wallet.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Red definition 2

One hundred shilling note

"Nilipe na red mbili (Let me pay with two hundreds)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Red definition 3

Nyekundu (Red)

"Red bone (Light-skinned)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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