Amina- You:
Spotted this on a billboard. What does it mean? - Amina: Karibu means “welcome.” Chakula kitamu means “delicious food.” Sounds inviting!
- You: Can I say kitamu after trying the food?
- Amina: Chakula ni kitamu!The food is delicious!
- You:
My friend texted this. - Amina: “Uko wapi?” means “Where are you?” Where are you right now?
- You: At the hotel, but I’m on my way!
- Amina: Niko hotelini, lakini ninakuja!I’m at the hotel, but I’m coming!
- You: I heard someone say this. What does it mean?
- Amina: Haraka haraka haina baraka.Literally, “Hurry, hurry has no blessing.” Think “Haste makes waste.”
- You: So basically, take your time?
- Amina: Exactly. It’s a reminder to slow down and do things carefully.
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Aline
Aline grew up in Kigali, speaking Kinyarwanda and Lingala at home. Nairobi added Swahili and Sheng to her story. Now she helps you find your own voice.
Violet
Violet grew up in western Kenya and now runs a salon in Nairobi. Dholuo, Luhya, Swahili and English flow through her day, one conversation at a time.
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Rachael grew up near Kisumu, with Dholuo at the heart of home. A cleaner in Nairobi today, she brings a patient ear and a love of everyday conversation.
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Newton’s story stretches from Tanzania to Mombasa. A barber by trade, he knows how a small conversation can make someone feel at home.
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Faith grew up between Dholuo and Luhya, then found another home in Swahili. She loves helping people feel a little more themselves in a new language.
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