PoliticsSeptember 3, 2026
akimat
ah-kee-MAHT
Definition
The local administrative government or office in Kazakhstan, functioning similarly to a municipal or regional city hall.
Etymology
Derived from the Kazakh word 'akim', meaning 'governor' or 'chief', which itself comes from the Arabic 'hakim' meaning 'governor' or 'wise man'.
In the news
The article mentions Arman Kyrykbayev served at the 'Almaty akimat' to highlight his previous experience in local government before his appointment as Culture Minister.
Kazakhstan appoints new Culture Minister
Read the full article ↗Qazinform