Ruto Says English Comments Taken Out of Context as Nigeria Responds to Viral Remarks
The President said the now-viral remarks were never intended for public interpretation in the way they were shared. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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Ruto Clarifies Nigerian English Comment After Diplomatic Tensions - April 2026
President William Ruto has clarified that his remarks about Nigerian English were taken out of context after a private conversation was recorded and shared online, causing diplomatic tensions. Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, humorously responded during a conference in Nairobi, stating Nigerians have "mandated" him to confirm they also speak "good English." Meanwhile, Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen assured the Judicial Service Commission of his impartiality during an interview for a Supreme Court judge position, addressing concerns about his past representation of President Ruto at the International Criminal Court. Former IPOA chairperson Anne Makori also faced questioning from the JSC for failing to submit her net worth declaration during her interview for a Supreme Court judge position.
