ruswa

How to say it

Meaning

a bribe, money or a favor given corruptly to influence someone.

Good to know

also used in the phrase "gusaba ruswa" (to solicit a bribe).

Examples

• Ntabwo yigeze yakira ruswa.He never accepted a bribe.
• Basabye ruswa kugira ngo bamwemerere.They demanded a bribe to approve him.
• Ruswa irangiza igihugu.Bribery ruins a country.
• Umupolisi yafashwe afata ruswa.The policeman was caught taking a bribe.

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