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mkenya

MKEH-nyah

How to say it

SwahilimkenyaMKEH-nyahsoon
Englisha Kenyan (person)soon
Frenchun Kényan, une Kényanesoon

Meaning

A person who is a citizen of Kenya or comes from Kenya.

Good to know

Plural Wakenya; usually written with a capital M. The same pattern gives Mtanzania, a Tanzanian, and Mganda, a Ugandan. The adjective is -a Kenya.

Examples

  • Mshindi wa mbio hizo ni Mkenya.The winner of the race is a Kenyan.
  • Wakenya wengi wanaishi Arusha.Many Kenyans live in Arusha.
  • Alioa Mkenya na sasa wanaishi Nakuru.He married a Kenyan and they now live in Nakuru.

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