mdau

How to say it

Meaning

A person or an organization with an interest in an activity or a sector and a part to play in it, such as a supporter, a sponsor or a partner.

Good to know

Plural wadau, the form most often heard: wadau wa elimu, education stakeholders. In everyday talk mdau can also mean a fan or a regular follower of something.

Examples

• Wadau wa kilimo walikutana Dodoma jana.Farming stakeholders met in Dodoma yesterday.
• Serikali imewaomba wadau kuchangia ujenzi wa shule.The government has asked stakeholders to help fund school building.
• Yeye ni mdau mkubwa wa muziki wa bongo fleva.He is a big fan of bongo flava music.