vigambo

How to say it

Meaning

Controversies or points of contention, disputed issues.

Good to know

plural of kigambo (ki-/vi- class); common in political and social commentary.

Examples

• Vigambo vingi vimezuka kuhusu sheria mpya ya ardhi.Many controversies have arisen about the new land law.
• Vigambo hivi si rahisi kutatua bila mazungumzo.These controversies are not easy to resolve without dialogue.
• Je, vigambo vya kisiasa vitaisha kabla ya uchaguzi?Will the political controversies end before the election?
• Waandishi wa habari waliripoti vigambo kadhaa wikendi hii.Journalists reported several controversies this weekend.