Kenyan president sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
Summary
Kenyan President William Ruto sparked a diplomatic row after claiming Kenyans speak some of the world's best English while suggesting Nigerians are difficult to understand. The remarks prompted sharp reactions across Nigeria and drew criticism from African commentators who highlighted the intra-continental tensions the episode revealed.
Preview
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.