President William Ruto sparked laughter in Tanzania’s Parliament on Tuesday after explaining why he chose to deliver his speech in English instead of Kiswahili.
While addressing lawmakers during his official visit to Tanzania, Ruto offered a light-hearted “history” of the Kiswahili language before switching to English.
“I got to know that Kiswahili was born in Zanzibar, it grew and was rooted in Tanzania. On reaching Kenya, it got sick and proceeded to Uganda. On reaching Uganda, because it experienced severe sickness, it died, and the burial took place in Congo,” Ruto said.
He then added jokingly:“Because of that, let me address you in English so that I don’t do it wrong,” before proceeding with his remarks in English.
The comments drew amusement from the chamber as he continued with his address to the Tanzanian lawmakers.
Ruto is currently on an official visit to Tanzania aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Nairobi and Dodoma.
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