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April 28, 2026
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Ruto Says English Comments Taken Out of Context as Nigeria Responds to Viral Remarks

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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