Sheng words for money and meanings
In any business, money is the end goal. There are various Sheng words for money used in the business world, especially in Nairobi, where Sheng has dominated over the years. This article highlights some of the most commonly used sheng words for money, which are found almost everywhere, and their meanings.
Sheng words for money
These are the most commonly used Sheng words to refer to money. Kichele, maziwa or maziwa mrefu, mukuchu, mbecha, doh, ganji, mkwanja, chapaa, baroda, and cheddah are all names for money in the Sheng language.
- Kichele
- Maziwa, Maziwa Mrefu
- Mukuchu
- Mbecha
- Doh
- Ganji
- Mkwanja
- Chapaa
- Baroda
- Cheddah
Sheng words for money in Denominations
In Kenya, money has various denominations, according to CBK
| Money | Sheng Word |
|---|---|
| One Kenyan shilling (Ksh. 1) | Bob |
| Five Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 5) | Kobole, ng’ori, ngovo |
| Ten Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 10) | Kinde, Ashu, Ashara |
| Twenty Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 20) | Blue, gefao |
| Fifty Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 50) | Finje |
| One hundred Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 100) | Ng’at, kioo, oss |
| Two hundred Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 200) | Rwabe, Rwas, jill |
| Five hundred Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 500) | Punch |
| One thousand Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 1000) | Kapa, Thao, Ndovu, Gikinge, Ngiri, jongo |
Other Sheng words for Money
Sheng words for large amounts of money past 1000
| Money | Sheng Word |
|---|---|
| Ten thousand Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 10, 000) | Kapa Kumi |
| One million Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 1, 000,000) | Mita Moja |
| Five million Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 5, 000, 000) | Mita Tano |
| Ten million Kenyan shillings (Ksh. 10, 000, 000) | Mita Kumi |
Summary
Sheng for money is used almost every day in the business world. In Nairobi especially, you must be able to familiarise yourself with these Sheng words. This will help you maneuver the city without anyone suspecting you are a newcomer.
When doing business, it’s good to understand these terms to avoid being conned or even be able to communicate better with your peers. At Kelxfy, we strive to educate you with the latest Sheng words to help you understand their meanings.
You can also check our sheng dictionary.
