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'Mapema ndio best' and other popular Kenyan phrases in 2022

"Wueeh!"

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by The Star

News16 December 2022 - 13:09
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In Summary


  • During an interview, Stivo was asked how he is and he responded with 'Niko Freshi Barida', he has since trademarked the term. 
Stivo Simple Boy

Kenyans online have made the year 2022 the funniest with phrases that have become popular. 

The words were formed as a result of trending videos, while others were from politicians during political rallies. 

Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli is popular for his phrase, 'Zoea io sauti' and 'Wengi watavunja maTv, na maRedio, they will not believe,'

He said this while endorsing Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga for Presidency.

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Musician Stivo Simple boy's 'Freshi Barida' a catchy phrase also made it to the list of phrases that broke the internet. 

The phrase emerged during an interview when Stivo was asked how he faired and he said 'Niko Freshi Barida,' he has since trademarked the phrase. 

Most Kenyans have for over the year used 'Wuueeh' to react to questions and situations while others used the phrase to just avoid giving out an answer. 

Here is a list of the popular phrases in 2022.

1. Mapema ndio best 

2. Wueeh

3. Io imeenda 

4. Sina maoni 

5. Hii haibambi

6. Murife don't run 

7. Uongo, io ni uongo bana 

8. Mambo ni mengi, masaa ni machache 

9. Kata simu, tupo site 

10. Enda skia vibaya na huko

11. Freshi barida 

12. Zoea io Sauti 

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