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April 28, 2026
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Nigerian Minister Tells President Ruto, “We Speak Good English”

Nigerian Minister Tells President Ruto, “We Speak Good English”

His response follows backlash directed at Ruto after he told a diaspora audience that Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world.” - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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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.

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