President William Ruto on Monday shut down a Tanzanian official from interpreting his English speech to Swahili.

Ruto was making his speech in Tanzania when the official intercepted to interpret.

However, the President told him off, saying the official will confuse him.

“I don’t think it is necessary to translate. Is there anyone here who doesn’t understand English? I will repeat in Swahili later because you will confuse me,” Ruto said.

The President delivered his speech in English and at some point shifted to Swahili to explain what he had stated.

However, found it rough interpretating his remarks and was sometimes forced to get back to English.

“Poleni Kiswahili yangu kidogo ni lukumba lukumba, lakini ndio hivyo sasa tutazoea nikija mara mbili tatu,” he said.

Ruto arrived in Tanzania on Sunday for a two-day state visit.

He assured them of a good trade relations between the two countries.

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