maslahi

How to say it

Meaning

What is good for or brings gain to a person, a group or a country; for workers, their pay and other benefits.

Good to know

Used in the plural (maslahi haya). Kwa maslahi ya means in the interest of, mgongano wa maslahi is a conflict of interest, and maslahi ya wafanyakazi are workers’ pay and benefits.

Examples

• Walimu wanadai maslahi bora.The teachers are demanding better pay and benefits.
• Uamuzi huu ni kwa maslahi ya wananchi wote.This decision is in the interest of all citizens.
• Kuna mgongano wa maslahi katika mkataba huu.There is a conflict of interest in this contract.

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