The Digest:
Kenyan President William Ruto has explained that his recent remarks about Nigerian English were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Speaking at the Mining Investment Conference in Nairobi, Ruto said: "The fact is that I was talking about how we in Africa speak very good English, all of us... in some countries like Nigeria, if you do not speak excellent English like the one we speak in Kenya, you may need a translator to understand the excellent English of Nigeria." He also referred to Nigerians as "my in-laws."
Key Points:
- Ruto said his original comments were made in a private conversation.
- He sent greetings to President Tinubu, asking him to "say I said 'hi' in good English."
- The Kenyan president earlier praised Kenya's English as "some of the best in the world."
- His initial remarks had drawn the ire of Nigerians on social media.
- Ruto said his words were "misrepresented" by someone who made them public.
Ruto has attempted to clarify his comments amid diplomatic pushback.
Sources: Vanguard News
