awamu

How to say it

Meaning

One of the parts or periods into which a process, or a government's time in power, is divided.

Good to know

Plural also awamu: awamu ya kwanza, the first phase. In Tanzania serikali ya awamu ya tano means the fifth-phase government, that of the fifth president.

Examples

• Awamu ya pili ya mradi itaanza mwakani.The second phase of the project will start next year.
• Chanjo zitatolewa kwa awamu tatu.The vaccines will be given in three phases.
• Serikali ya awamu ya sita imejenga shule nyingi.The sixth-phase government has built many schools.