Wamlambez, Lubbish, Pekejeng and all hilarious phrases that made our 2019 ▷ Kenya News

Despite the tough economic times, tragedies and unfathomable memories of hunger, floods, and turbulent moments of insecurity that characterised 2019, Kenyans in their usual charismatic nature found some ecstatic moments defined by hilarious memes and phrases that brought joy and fun.

TUKO.co.ke has gathered and put in one basket all the comical phrases that elated citizens across the country as they went about their daily duties.

A collage of some personalities who made headlines for coining hilarious phrases. Photo: UGC
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Here are some of the phrases that cracked up Kenyans.

Wamlambez/Wamnyonyez

The two phrases were picked from a hit song by Sailors titled Wamlambez.

While the term did not have a clear definition, the lyrics that came under it associated it with raving, parting and basically making love for fun.

It received a lot of attention from young Kenyans and was almost turned into a national anthem particularly for revellers.

Some used the terms for greetings where Wamlambez was equated to 'Hello' while Wamnyonyez was akin to responding to the greeting.

It was widely used even with politicians, local and foreign celebrities who were forced to learn.

Kijana fupi round

The phrase was coined by the hilarious West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo who was describing one of his young political tormentors in the county.

Lonyangapuo who was addressing residents at Makutano market in West Pokot hysterically described Denis Kapchok as a short and round man with no defined shape.

West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo addressing the press. Photo: NTV
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He spiced up his comedy by adding another local phrase Mulmulwas to mean a small useless animal that works so hard but gains nothing.

Kenyans who were left in stitches picked up the lines and used them widely on their social media sites.

President Uhuru Kenyatta revisited the fun when he met with the governor.

Lubbish / Matuta

The words were uttered by controversial pastor of Neno Evangelism, James Ng'ang'a, who was provoked by the manner in which some of his junior pastors had suddenly become disrespectful.

The preacher who went on a ranting spree during one of his comical services normally aired on his Sema TV channel, slammed the junior pastors for allegedly attempting to ruffle their feathers against him after years of mentorship and upbringing.

Ng'ang'a claimed the pastors came to his church when they were poor, devastated and had "matuta" on their head.

He rubbished them as useless but in so doing, the pastor pronounced the term as lubbish rattling Kenyans to pick up the phrase for fun.

Kirimimo/ Mafirifiri

The infamous "Kirimino" and "Mafirifiri" phrases were introduced to Kenyans by nominated Nairobi MCA Mary Njambi.

She captured the attention of Kenyans during the unceremonious ouster of Elachi influence of when she stormed the Speaker’s office to eject her.

Njambi was nicknamed ‘Mafirifiri’ (pepper) after she complained bitterly about pepper spray which the Speaker allegedly used on MCAs to ward them off during her impeachment.

Kwa ground vitu ni different

The phrase was coined by Kenyans On Twitter (KOT) who used it to refer to the reality of issues on the ground as opposed to wishful thinking.

Some shared memories of what they were planning to achieve immediately after school but have now remained humble after realising things were not that easy.

The struggle to get jobs, the failed ambition to start a business, buy a good car, start a family or even further studies were some of the taunting memories Kenyans shared under this phrase.

I kiff up

Another term by Governor Lonyang'apuo who was hilariously referring to how amazing his track record has been and made his predecessor restless.

The phrase simply means 'I give up' but what turned out comical was the manner in which the governor pronounced it.

Netizens who were listening keenly 'got the correct' spelling of what they thought the governor was actually pronouncing and got away with it.

Inauma but

No doubt the phrase by Kenya's young and upcoming rapper Stivo Simple Boy is still a household consolation for many Kenyans.

It's was and is still being used to refer to humiliating moments we encounter in life but we keep pressing on despite the pain and trauma.

Simple Boy made the remarks while revisiting the discouragements and bashing he received while trying to find his way in the music industry.

Parte after Parte

The phrase was picked from a song by Ugandan artiste Big Tril.

It basically a celebratory song that became the anthem of revellers and youths across the country.

In parties, victories and moments of jubilation, Kenyans used the phrase to define how ecstatic and fascinating the experience was.

Ineos 1:59

The marathon challenge that saw Kenyan wonder-marathon Eliud Kipchoge storm into the history book as the first human to run a marathon under 2 hours was sponsored by British tycoon Jim Ratcliffe.

It was hyped, and indeed the final results delivered by Kipchoge under the inspiration badge No Human is limited made the phrase talk of the town.

Bedroom

The term was introduced by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino in during Kibra by-election campaigns.

The youthful lawmaker declared the constituency was Raila Odinga's bedroom and those opposed to his candidate were not welcome.

It was adopted by other politicians and supporters of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) who chanted, tweeted and danced to its lyrics throughout the campaign period.

Tua Tua

The hilarious phrase referring to making love was introduced by Pastor Susan Munene of Overcomers Hope Ministry Kasarani, Nairobi.

She was teaching a congregation on importance of sex and why married people should never shy away from having sex anywhere and at any given time.

The video of her teaching went viral on social media sites and Kenyans instantly adopted the phrase as a synonym for sex.

Wajinga nyinyi

This is the most recent and it is not surprising that it is still trending.

The phrase was coined by rapper and poet King Kaka through his song titled Wajinga Nyinyi.

He laid bare injustices, corruption and leadership ills bedeviling Kenyans and challenged the latter to blame themselves for being taken for fools by politicians.

The song evoked emotions with some citizens celebrating the artiste for articulating issues affecting them with fear while others felt abused by the lyrics.

Other phrases that wrapped up the 2019 hilarious phrases were; Pekejeng, Kaa na mama yako, cheza kama wewe and ndio maanake.

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