kero

How to say it

Meaning

Something that bothers or troubles people again and again, such as noise, bad roads or poor service; also the complaint people raise about it.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in plural. Kero za wananchi are the grievances of citizens, and kuwa kero kwa means to be a nuisance to.

Examples

• Kelele za muziki usiku ni kero kwa majirani.Loud music at night is a nuisance to the neighbors.
• Mbunge aliahidi kusikiliza kero za wananchi wa jimbo lake.The member of parliament promised to listen to the grievances of the people of his constituency.
• Foleni za magari zimekuwa kero kubwa mjini.Traffic jams have become a big nuisance in town.