uwazi

How to say it

Meaning

Honesty and openness in the way a government or an organization acts, so that people can see what it does; also an open space or a gap.

Good to know

U class noun from wazi, open. Kwa uwazi means openly or transparently; uwazi na uwajibikaji, transparency and accountability, is a common pair.

Examples

• Wananchi wanataka uwazi katika matumizi ya fedha za umma.Citizens want transparency in the use of public money.
• Uchaguzi ulifanyika kwa uwazi na haki.The election was held openly and fairly.
• Kuna uwazi mdogo kati ya ukuta na paa.There is a small gap between the wall and the roof.