Meru Grandma Amuses Kenyans After Attempting To Speak English On Live TV: "Should I Say The Nini?"

• A video of a Meru grandmother attempting to speak English has gone viral on social media, drawing laughter and admiration from Kenyans
• In the clip, the grandmother initially asks which language she should use, mentioning Meru, Kiswahili, and English
• She begins by greeting in English but quickly admits her preference for speaking in Meru, resulting in humorous stutters and laughter from the locals present

A video of a Meru grandmother trying to speak to a reporter in English has emerged on social media, amusing netizens.

The grandmother, who wanted to contribute to a matter the journalist asked about, started by asking which language to respond in.

Video of Meru grandma attempting to speak English

In a viral TikTok clip, the elderly woman said she could respond in Meru, Kiswahili, and English, adding that she was comfortable using either to communicate.

"Should I speak in English, Ameru or Kiswahili? Okay. Good afternoon, everybody. Should I say everything and the nini...? (stutters). It does not matter, provided it is not my language. Kwa hivyo, I want to talk in Ameru," she said as the locals who had flanked her burst into hearty waves of laughter.

Kenyans who were amused by her clip congratulated her for her attempt. Here are some of the comments:

Tony Murigi:

"If she goes to Tanzania, she will become an English teacher."

Pollie Meme said:

"On behalf of the Meru community, we are proud of you, mamaa."

Baba Imani said:

"Wow. The English is awesome. Seems there is a time she used to speak English."

Daniel Daniel said:

"It doesn't matter because it's not my language (laugh emojis). When our parents are happy, we are also happy."

Kisumu man living on streets speaks fluent English

In other news, a man living on the streets of Kisumu town also set tongues wagging with his impeccable English as he talked about his life.

In a video shared by @jeff_faddy, the young man said he is the son of teacher Rebecca Makhulu of Kaimosi Nursery School in Vihiga county.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Jeff Faddy, the man who took the video, said he needed some rehabilitation to become independent.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.