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|style="font-size:1.1em;"|The literal meaning of the word ''kula'' in Kiswahili (also known as Swahili) is ‘eating,’ that is, one | |style="font-size:1.1em;"|The literal meaning of the word ''kula'' in Kiswahili (also known as Swahili) is ‘eating,’ that is, one of the basic requirements for human survival. This may include getting access not only to food but also to other such basic needs as shelter and clothing. However, ''kula'' may also be used figuratively to denote ways of gaining access to resources that allow people to satisfy other needs and aspirations, including the use of corrupt practices. In Tanzania, indeed, the word is commonly used in order to normalise or justify corruption. | ||
of the basic requirements for human survival. This may include getting access not only to food | |||
but also to other such basic needs as shelter and clothing. However, ''kula'' may also be used | |||
figuratively to denote ways of gaining access to resources that allow people to satisfy other needs | |||
and aspirations, including the use of corrupt practices. In Tanzania, indeed, the word is | |||
commonly used in order to normalise or justify corruption. | |||
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