uwajibikaji

How to say it

Meaning

Being answerable for one's duties and actions, so that leaders and workers do their jobs properly and can be called to explain failures.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kuwajibika, to be responsible. It is a word of politics and management, often with uwazi, transparency.

Examples

• Wananchi wanadai uwajibikaji kutoka kwa viongozi wao.Citizens demand accountability from their leaders.
• Uwazi na uwajibikaji ni nguzo za utawala bora.Transparency and accountability are pillars of good governance.
• Meneja mpya amesisitiza uwajibikaji kazini.The new manager has stressed responsibility at work.