makabidhiano

How to say it

Meaning

The formal act of handing something over to someone, such as an office, equipment, donations or a building, often at a ceremony.

Good to know

Ma class noun used in the plural, from kukabidhi, to hand over: makabidhiano ya ofisi, the handover of an office; hafla ya makabidhiano, a handover ceremony. It takes ya agreement: makabidhiano hayo, that handover.

Examples

• Makabidhiano ya ofisi yalifanyika jana mchana.The handover of the office took place yesterday afternoon.
• Mkuu wa wilaya alihudhuria hafla ya makabidhiano ya madawati.The district commissioner attended the ceremony handing over the desks.
• Makabidhiano ya madaraka yalikwenda kwa amani.The transfer of power went peacefully.