uongozi

How to say it

Meaning

The act of leading, or the group of people in charge of an organization, a club or a country.

Good to know

No plural (u class): uongozi wa klabu, the club management; chini ya uongozi wa, under the leadership of. It comes from kuongoza, to lead; kiongozi is a leader.

Examples

• Uongozi wa shule umeitisha mkutano.The school management has called a meeting.
• Chini ya uongozi wake, kampuni ilikua.Under his leadership, the company grew.
• Alichaguliwa kushika nafasi ya uongozi.She was elected to a leadership position.

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