What does Kutawala (To rule/lead) mean?

Kuongoza kwa utawala (To lead with authority) For example: "Anatawala kikundi chake vizuri. (He rules his group well.)"

Where does the slang word Kutawala (To rule/lead) come from?

Kutawala (To rule/lead) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kutawala (To rule/lead)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuongoza kwa utawala (To lead with authority)

"Anatawala kikundi chake vizuri. (He rules his group well.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

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Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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