What does Serikali ya nusu mkate mean?

Serikali ya muungano (Coalition government) For example: "Tunaishi katika serikali ya nusu mkate (We're living under a coalition government)"

Where does the slang word Serikali ya nusu mkate come from?

Serikali ya nusu mkate is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Serikali ya nusu mkate

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Serikali ya nusu mkate definition 1

Serikali ya muungano (Coalition government)

"Tunaishi katika serikali ya nusu mkate (We're living under a coalition government)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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