kupata uhuru

How to say it

Meaning

For a country to become independent from colonial rule, and for a person to become free to act as they wish.

Good to know

Kupata, to get, with uhuru, freedom or independence. Tanganyika ilipata uhuru mwaka 1961, Tanganyika gained independence in 1961. Baada ya kupata uhuru means after independence.

Examples

• Kenya ilipata uhuru mwaka 1963.Kenya gained independence in 1963.
• Wazee wanakumbuka siku nchi ilipopata uhuru.The elders remember the day the country became independent.
• Mfungwa alifurahi kupata uhuru baada ya miaka kumi.The prisoner was happy to gain his freedom after ten years.

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