shirikisha

Shirikisha is a Swahili verb meaning to involve, include, share with others, or collaborate. It is the causative form of kushiriki (to participate), formed with the causative suffix -isha. As such, shirikisha expresses causing someone else to participate or to be included in an activity, project, decision, or flow of information. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to emphasize cooperative action and shared responsibility. Related words include ushirikiano (cooperation or partnership), mshiriki (participant), and kushirikisha (to participate in something or to take part). In digital or media contexts, shirikisha may be used to describe sharing content or resources with others, though in many social-media contexts the simpler verb shiriki is more common.

Typical usage includes development, governance, education, business, and community work, where stakeholders are invited to contribute or be part of the process. It carries a positive connotation of inclusiveness and joint effort rather than unilateral decision-making.

Examples:

- Tunataka jamii washirikishwe katika mipango ya maendeleo.

- Tafadhali shirikisha taarifa zako kwa timu.

See also: kushiriki, ushirikiano, mshiriki.