Kamusi Yetu

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chieng'

Dholuo

Definition

Sun

Part of Speech

noun

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Tafadhali

Pokomo

"A polite word used when making a request."

Samahani

Pokomo

"A polite apology or way to get attention."

Tafadhali

Taita

"A polite word used when making a request."

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Borana Oromo

ORM

Afaan Oromoo (Borana Oromo) carries pastoral and communal knowledge across northern Kenyan regions.

Bukusu

BXK

Lubukusu is a Luhya subgroup language rooted around Mount Elgon, known for strong clan identity, farming vocabulary, and energetic oral expression.

Chonyi

COH

Kichonyi reflects Chonyi community heritage and everyday coastal social expression.

Dholuo

LUO

Dholuo is a Nilotic language with strong oral poetry, music traditions, and intergenerational storytelling.

Digo

DIG

Chidigo is a coastal language with strong Islamic, mercantile, and community storytelling influences.

Duruma

DUG

Kiduruma preserves Duruma identity within the Mijikenda cultural and linguistic landscape.

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