tawala

How to say it

Meaning

Describes the side that holds power, such as the ruling party, or the offices that run the government, such as local administration.

Good to know

Used after a noun and unchanged: chama tawala, the ruling party; tawala za mitaa, local government; Katibu Tawala, an administrative secretary. The verb is kutawala, to rule.

Examples

• Chama tawala kilishinda viti vingi.The ruling party won most of the seats.
• Katibu Tawala wa mkoa alifungua mkutano.The regional administrative secretary opened the meeting.
• Wabunge wa chama tawala walipiga kura ya ndiyo.Members of the ruling party voted yes.