Word of the Day [04 Jul 2026]

Kenya

An East African hub for technology and tourism, famous for wildlife, Nairobi, and marathon runners.


Kenya's Maasai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration.

Qabula

Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.


I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.

Oksalayo

What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.


It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.


Skorokoro

A term that is used to refer to a very old car.


Push iskorokoro.

Stufuza

Stufuza is a term for a chubby person.


I like my man as a stufuza.


Ugandan Shilling

Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.


The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.

Alert Level 2

The following changes will take effect under level 2:

All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted.
Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.
Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people.
Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted.
The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions.
Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm.
Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only.
Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.
The following restricti


We are moving to Alert Level 2 on Monday midnight.


Grootie

Grootie is a respectful term of referring to an older man. It’s a shortened version of grootman (big man).


Sure Grootie, nice seeing you again.

GOAT

Is an abbreviation for Greatest Of All Time.


Who is the GOAT between Messi and Ronaldo?


SeSotho

Sesotho is the South Sotho language of the Basotho people, an official language in Lesotho and South Africa.


I speak SeSotho at home.

Skamelian dance

Skamelian dance is the dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under Siyabuswa and was founded by MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street


Can I teach you the Skamelian dance?




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