Kenya: Ruto Says English Comments Taken Out of Context As Nigeria Responds to Viral Remarks

Nairobi — President William Ruto has clarified his recent remarks on English usage, saying his comments were taken out of context after what he believed was a private conversation was recorded and circulated widely online.

Speaking on Tuesday during the Mining Summit in Nairobi, the President said the now-viral remarks were never intended for public interpretation in the way they were shared.

“I was misquoted. I hope there will be no consequences,” Ruto said, a comment that drew laughter and…