President William Ruto has stated that his recent remarks about English proficiency in Nigeria were taken out of context after a private conversation was recorded and shared online.

• The comments, made during the Mining Summit in Nairobi, were intended for a closed setting and not public consumption.
• Ruto humorously sent greetings to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians, referring to them as his "in-laws."
• Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, responded in jest, assuring Ruto that Nigerians speak good English.

President William Ruto has issued a clarification regarding his previous remarks about Nigerian English, stating he was misquoted and the comments were taken out of context.

• The backtracking occurred on Tuesday, April 28, during the Kenya Mining Investment Conference Expo 2026 in Nairobi.
• President Ruto met with Nigerian Minister Yusuf Tuggar and asked him to convey his regards to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people, referring to them as his "in-laws."
• The President claimed his original remarks, made during a private conversation to Kenyan citizens in Italy, were misrepresented and intended to praise African English proficiency, not demean it.

Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen has dismissed concerns about his impartiality regarding his past representation of President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court, asserting his commitment to the rule of law.

• Kigen stated that being judged solely on his past clients would be a "borderline case of discrimination."
• The key person involved is Judge Katwa Kigen, interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission.
• He emphasized that judicial decisions are guided by evidence and legal principles, not past professional engagements, and highlighted the safeguard of recusal for potential conflicts of interest.

Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen assured the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of his impartiality during an interview for a Supreme Court judge position, addressing concerns about his past representation of President William Ruto.

• Katwa Kigen, previously President William Ruto's lawyer, pledged to be objective and neutral if appointed to the Supreme Court.
• The interview took place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, before the JSC.
• Concerns were raised regarding Kigen's ability to remain impartial in potential 2027 presidential election petitions due to his prior work for the President.

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, humorously responded to President William Ruto's remarks about Kenyan English, stating Nigerians have "mandated" him to confirm they also speak "good English," during a conference in Nairobi.

• The statement from Henry Dele Alake was made during the Mining Investment Conference and Expo in Nairobi on Tuesday.
• The exchange occurred following President Ruto's comment that Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" and that understanding Nigerians might require a translator.
• This incident is seen by some as part of a continuing pattern of spirited debate between Kenya and Nigeria on social media.

Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson Anne Makori faced questioning from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for failing to submit her net worth declaration during her interview for a Supreme Court judge position.

• Anne Makori, the former IPOA chairperson, did not submit the required wealth declaration.
• The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, requires this document as part of integrity checks.
• Makori cited forgetting to upload the documents and offered to deliver them, but the request was declined due to procedure.