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'Panya route, kitu kidogo' now in Oxford English Dictionary

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Panya route and kitu kidogo are among the newest entries in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for 2024.

Panya route is defined as "a secret path or roundabout route, especially one used for smuggling."

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