haki
English meaning: Justice / Right
Swahili Definition
(Kiswahili)Uadilifu, heshima ya usawa; pia haki ya mtu inayostahiliwa kisheria au kimaadili.
English Definition
Fairness, the quality of being morally right; also an individual entitlement. 'Haki' (justice/rights) is central to African political discourse. Kenya's constitution has a strong Bill of Rights (Chapter 4). The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (Arusha, Tanzania) adjudicates human rights cases. Land rights (haki ya ardhi) are a major source of conflict across East Africa. Transitional justice mechanisms (Rwandan Gacaca courts) are globally studied.
Example
“Mahakama ya Afrika ya Haki za Binadamu ipo Arusha, Tanzania, ikiangalia kesi za Afrika.”
In English: “The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights is in Arusha, Tanzania, hearing African cases.”
Synonyms
- uadilifu
- usawa
Antonyms / Opposites
- dhuluma
- upendeleo
Literary Heritage
“Sheria isiyolinda maskini si sheria bali ni silaha ya matajiri.”
“A law that does not protect the poor is not a law but a weapon of the rich.”
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- Language
- Kiswahili
- Swahili
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Niger-Congo
- Speakers
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