kisera

How to say it

Meaning

Having to do with policy, or in terms of policies and plans rather than personalities. It is used in political and economic commentary.

Good to know

Built from sera, policy, with ki meaning in the manner of; it does not change. It often sits in a list with kisiasa and kisheria: mabadiliko ya kisera, policy changes; kushindana kisera, to compete on policies.

Examples

• Vyama vinapaswa kushindana kisera, si kwa matusi.Parties should compete on policies, not with insults.
• Serikali imefanya mabadiliko makubwa ya kisera.The government has made major policy changes.
• Kisera, mpango huu ni mzuri lakini utekelezaji ni dhaifu.On policy, this plan is good but its implementation is weak.