utawala

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Meaning

The exercise of power over a country or an organization, the people who hold that power, or the period during which they hold it.

Good to know

Plural tawala. Utawala bora is good governance and utawala wa kikoloni colonial rule; the verb is kutawala, to rule.

Examples

• Nchi hiyo ilikuwa chini ya utawala wa kikoloni kwa miaka mingi.That country was under colonial rule for many years.
• Wananchi wanataka utawala bora na haki.The citizens want good governance and justice.
• Ofisi za utawala ziko ghorofa ya pili.The administration offices are on the second floor.

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