Kenyan President Ruto Mocks Nigerian English
Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked controversy by taking a dig at Nigerians' proficiency in English. Speaking at a recent public function, Ruto claimed that Kenyans speak superior English compared to Nigerians, suggesting that a translator would be required to interpret the spoken English of the latter.
In his words: 'You know, our education is good. Our English is good. We speak some of the best English in the world. That is true. If you listen to a Nigerian speaking, you don't know what they are saying. You need a translator, even if they are speaking English.'
The remarks have drawn mixed reactions, with some Nigerians defending their country's English proficiency and others criticizing the president's comments as divisive. The video of his speech has been widely shared on social media, sparking debates about language and education standards between the two East and West African nations.
