Translation of "public" into Swahili

Asked about his technique, Zunar explained that it’s important for an artist to ‘take a stand‘ and convey the right message to the reading public:

Alipoulizwa kuhusu mbinu yake, Zunar alieleza kwamba ni muhimu kwa msanii ‘kuwa na msimamo unaoeleweka‘ na kutoa ujumbe sahihi kwa hadhira yake:

The first concern listed was the low purchasing power of public servants.

Tatizo la kwanza lililoorodheshwa lilikuwa uwezo mdogo wa kufanya manunuzi miongoni mwa watumishi wa umma.

He shocked public opinion by his open nepotism.

Aliwashtua watu wote kwa kuwapendelea waziwazi watu wa jamaa yake.