kimkakati

How to say it

Meaning

Done according to a plan to reach a goal, or important for such a plan, like a place that controls trade or a project the government puts first.

Good to know

Never changes form; it follows a noun with la, ya or za (eneo la kimkakati, miradi ya kimkakati) or a verb (kujipanga kimkakati). It comes from mkakati, strategy.

Examples

• Bandari hii iko katika eneo la kimkakati.This port is in a strategic location.
• Timu yetu imejipanga kimkakati kwa msimu ujao.Our team has prepared strategically for the coming season.
• Serikali imeanzisha miradi ya kimkakati ya umeme.The government has started strategic electricity projects.