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If the Grammys Came to Kenya: Humor Meets Outrage Over Ruto's $3.9M Gamble
If the Grammys Came to Kenya: Humor Meets Outrage Over Ruto's $3.9M Gamble
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On Monday, President William Ruto proudly shared Kenya's ambitious move to host the Grammy Awards, accompanied by a cool Ksh. 500 million (around $3.9 million)... 11.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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It appears not every Kenyan shares his enthusiasm for rolling out the red carpet. Locals seem to think those millions might better serve the nation elsewhere—perhaps settling scores with unpaid medical interns, patching up half-completed infrastructure, or addressing other pressing concerns.Take a look at some of the comments people left on X:Meanwhile, other Kenyans are finding humor in imagining the glitzy chaos of such an event on home turf.
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If the Grammys Came to Kenya: Humor Meets Outrage Over Ruto's $3.9M Gamble
Christina Glazkova
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On Monday, President William Ruto proudly shared Kenya's ambitious move to host the Grammy Awards, accompanied by a cool Ksh. 500 million (around $3.9 million) already shelled out to back the bid.
It appears not every Kenyan shares his enthusiasm for rolling out the red carpet. Locals seem to think those millions might better serve the nation elsewhere—perhaps settling scores with unpaid medical interns, patching up half-completed infrastructure, or addressing other pressing concerns.
Take a look at some of the comments people left on X:
Meanwhile, other Kenyans are finding humor in imagining the glitzy chaos of
such an event on home turf.
