Nyama choma lovers have a reason to enjoy the Kenyan delicacy with an increased bravado after Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary (OALD) recognised the word as an English term. According the the dictionary, nyama choma, which is described as meat that is cooked over a fire, can now be used in formal English settings. A report by Nation on Sunday, August 1, indicated that nyama choma was among 53 words from local Dialects that have been added to the Dictionary. Oxford University Press, East Africa regional director, John Mwazembam, noted that the new words were added to the dictionary in order to keep learners engaged. The first ever Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary was originally published in 1948.

Source: Daily Nation August 01, 2021 08:44 UTC