Tag: President William Ruto

Kenya’s leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians’ English

Africa, News April 29, 2026 Kennedy Mornah 0 Comments

Kenya’s President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible. His clarification came at a mining conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, attended by Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Henry Dele Alake, who told the gathering: “President Ruto, the people of Nigeria […]

Kenyan Prez Ruto says govt has mobilised resources to thwart attempts to undermine security “at whatever cost”

Africa, News June 26, 2024 Kennedy Mornah 0 Comments

After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength. Saying “legitimate” protests against his policies had been “hijacked by a group of organised criminals,” he warned his government would use all means at its disposal to prevent a repeat of the violence […]