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The youth vernacular of urban Kenya, especially Nairobi. A code-mixed register drawing on Swahili, English, and various Kenyan languages.
Kamba
Also known as: Kikamba
A Bantu language of south-eastern Kenya, closely related to Kikuyu. Around 4 million speakers across Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kamba?
Kamba is a dialect of the Kamba language.
Where is Kamba spoken?
Kamba is primarily spoken in Kenya.
Which region is Kamba associated with?
Kamba is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Kamba known by other names?
Yes — Kamba is also referred to as Kikamba.
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