"jua kali" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Swahili jua kali Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|jua kali}} Swahili jua kali Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} jua kali (uncountable)
  1. (Kenya) The informal economy; self-employment other than agriculture. Tags: Kenya, uncountable
    Sense id: en-jua_kali-en-noun-KawT9KGg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Kenyan English

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