‘You Need a Translator’: Ruto’s Jab at Nigerian English Skills

At a recent public event, Kenya’s President William Ruto praised his country’s education system and claimed Kenyans speak some of the best English in the world. He then took a playful dig at Nigerians, saying their English is so different that listeners would need a translator to understand it. Clips of his remarks circulated widely on social media, sparking a lively debate about language proficiency, accents and national pride.

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