nĩatĩ

conj.

1. because, that. Because, that. A conjunction introducing a reason, explanation, or clarification; commonly used to explain causes, reasons, or characteristics in agricultural descriptions.

Example: ũndũ wa kĩeha nĩatĩ, mũrimũ wa fowl pox ndũrĩ kĩhonia. (Unfortunately, there is no cure for fowl pox.); Gĩtũmi kĩmwe nĩatĩ mĩembe ĩngĩcira ĩkĩrie nĩ ĩremagwo kũruta kĩro mwaka ũrĩa ũrũmĩrĩire. (One of the reasons for this phenomenon is that trees over-bear in one year, thus inhibiting adequate flower bud formation the following year.); Mawega ma gũkũria mĩembe ya Kent nĩatĩ nĩ marĩ cama, matirĩ ndigi, mũtararĩko mũnene na matithũkaga naihenya (Some advantages of growing the fruits is because they are sweet, fibreless, strong flavored and have a long shelf life.)