Kenyan President mocks Nigerian English, sparking backlash
Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked controversy after suggesting that Nigerian-accented English is difficult to understand and requires a translator.He made the remarks during a speech to Kenyans living in Italy on April 24, 2026.Ruto claimed that Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" and contrasted this with Nigerian English, which he described as incomprehensible.His comments drew laughter from the audience but provoked widespread condemnation online.Nigerians and other Africans criticised the Kenyan leader for belittling a fellow African nation's language.Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono responded by stating that English is a colonial language and not a measure of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 08:01 LONDON
