proverb [phrase]

Gawanya na utawale

Maana (Definition)

A political principle advocating splitting opponents into factions to dominate them easily.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Divide and rule strategy

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Gawanya na utawale

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Political Axiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usikubali kugawanywa maana adui anatumia mbinu ya gawanya na utawale."

Translation: Do not allow yourselves to be divided because the enemy uses a divide and rule tactic.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Siasa za mtaani mbinu