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sheng [noun]

Luku ya stima

Maana (Definition)

Everyday Kenyan slang term for prepaid electricity tokens purchased via mobile money.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

electricity token units / prepay power cash

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

luku

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Sheng
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nilienda kununua luku ya stima kabla ya giza kuingia."

Translation: I went to buy electricity tokens before darkness fell.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
tokenUmeme wa mtaani
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