Kenyan president sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English

4/24/2026, 9:01:32 AM en source ↗

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.