Tension is rising after Kenya’s president, William Ruto, took a bold swipe at Nigeria, responding to recent comments by Bola Tinubu about the country’s economy.
It all started when Tinubu, speaking in Bayelsa, admitted fuel prices are painful but insisted Nigerians are still better off than people in some African countries. His words quickly caught attention across the continent.
But Ruto didn’t stay silent.
In a viral video, the Kenyan leader mocked Nigeria’s situation, pointing at poor electricity and even joking about how Nigerians speak English. He claimed Kenya has some of the best education and human capital anywhere.
The comment shocked many and quickly spread online, triggering serious reactions.
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Many Nigerians and Africans on social media were not happy. Some said leaders should focus on solving problems, not comparing countries or mocking citizens.
Others questioned why Africans are still competing over English instead of real development.
This exchange comes at a time when both Nigeria and Kenya are battling rising living costs, fuel issues and economic pressure, leaving citizens worried about what comes next.