Kenya Finally Responds to Trump's Sh*thole Slur

Government Spokesperson Eric Kiraithe has on Thursday responded to comments attributed to US President Donald Trump in which he referred to Haiti, El Salvador and African nations as 'sh*thole countries'.

While answering questions from the press during a briefing, Kiraithe stated that Kenya aligned itself with the African Union (AU) statement on Trump's comments.

The AU statement read in part: "We ask that the U.S. President seriously considers withdrawing this statement and issue a public apology to all Africans and people of African descent in the world."

It was reported that in a meeting on immigration with US lawmakers, Trump asked in reference to Haiti, El Salvador and Africa: “Why are we having all these people from shi*hole countries come here?”

A number of African countries such as Botswana, Ghana and Senegal have protested Trump's comments.

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In a letter to the US Ambassador to Botswana, the country asked for clarification on whether it was one of the 'sh*thole countries' Trump was referring to.

They further described the comments as “irresponsible, reprehensible and racist.”

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo also declared that Ghana 'was not a sh*thole country' while disparaging Trump for his comments.

"We are certainly not a “sh*thole country”. We will not accept such insults, even from a leader of a friendly country, no matter how powerful," he tweeted.

Macky Sall, President of Senegal, stated: “Africa and the black race deserve the respect and consideration of all.”

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