Nigeria, April 24 -- Kenyan President William Ruto has triggered debate on social media after taking a swipe at Nigeria's education system and English proficiency.

In a viral video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the 59-year-old made the comparison while highlighting his country's human capital to Kenyans resident in Italy.

He maintained that his country's education system produces strong English proficiency, while Nigerians have difficulty understanding English when they speak it.

Mr Ruto noted: "You know our education is good, our English is good. Yes, we speak some of the best English in the world. That's true, if you listen to a Nigerian speaking, you don't know what.

"You will need a translator even when (Nigerians) are spea...