njama

How to say it

Meaning

A secret plan made by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal, especially against a person in power.

Good to know

Njama almost always carries a negative, secretive connotation, as in a political plot or a scheme against someone.

Examples

• Waliogundua njama ya kumwondoa rais madarakani.They discovered a plot to remove the president from power.
• Kwa nini walipanga njama dhidi yake?Why did they plan a conspiracy against him?
• Sikuhusika kwenye njama hiyo.I was not involved in that conspiracy.
• Polisi watachunguza njama hii kwa undani.The police will investigate this conspiracy thoroughly.