uanaharakati

How to say it

Meaning

The work of campaigning for political or social change, such as defending rights or protecting the environment, through public action and speaking out.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from mwanaharakati, activist (plural wanaharakati). It often takes a describing phrase: uanaharakati wa mazingira, environmental activism.

Examples

• Alianza uanaharakati wake akiwa mwanafunzi wa chuo.She began her activism as a university student.
• Uanaharakati wa mazingira umeongezeka miongoni mwa vijana.Environmental activism has grown among young people.
• Kwa sababu ya uanaharakati wake, alikamatwa mara kadhaa.Because of his activism, he was arrested several times.