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TKhsehP1re0s.i0d0endt’asilDyigoensltinDeaileyd, ition Where PSicutnudraeys, JTualylk2,T2h0o2u3sands Of WWhoerrdes PictNuor.e4s3T0alk TMhoOuNsaDnAdYs,OJf UWLoYrd3,s 20231 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 President William Ruto, Deputy Gachagua and Molo MP Kimani Kuria at St Mary’s Catholic Church Molo yesterday during a thanks- giving service. It was here that the President announced that the Government has fulfilled its promise of removing Kenyans from be- ing blacklisted by Credit Reference Bureau ( CRB ) where 7 million Kenyans have already been removed from the blacklist and can now borrow money from lenders as other Kenyans. MORE STORIES PAGE 3

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Samoei Ruto, mourning the late Prof Micere Mugo yesterday. Yesterday, President Wil- liam Ruto joined the The late Prof Micere Mugo, who died this week in New York, USA where she has lived for many people of Kenya in decades. mourning the passing of Prof Micere Mugo, a celebrated Kenyan scholar, teacher and ac- tivist and to celebrate her many wonderful achievement for which she is rightly recognized as an iconic trailblazer and inspirational pioneer. Said the President, “I en- courage Kenyans to honour her legacy by doing their part in en- suring that we see in our free- dom countless opportunities to make this country great. Prof. Mugo set the bar high in championing socially in- volved and politically conscious scholarship, which extended the struggle for freedom and sover- eignty to the academy, ensuring that Kenya's African majority were seen and heard where it mattered. “Her struggle called for extraordinary courage in con- fronting entrenched hegemonic practices and ideologies, which served the purpose of anchoring the reactionary strategies of the postcolonial power establish- ment. Prof Mugo undertook her agitation with fierce determina- tion, unshakeable courage, cap- tivating imagination and bound- less grace,” said the Kenyan Head of State who was also her President. The President continued,” In so doing, she paved the way for many generations of Kenyan intellectuals and freedom fight- ers, including many women aca- demic, civil society, political and corporate leaders to pursue and achieve true equality in every sector of national endeavour.” “The progress we have achieved in social justice, inclu- sion and gender equality is due, to a considerable degree, to the selfless commitment and brave sacrifices of extraordinarily indi- viduals like Prof Mugo,” averred the President. “I encourage Kenyans to honour her legacy by doing their part in ensuring that we see in our freedom countless opportu- nities to make this country great.”...

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 FROM PAGE 1 That his govern- President William Ruto addressing St Mary Catholic Church, Molo yesterday ment has removed The President said that many the embargo of Kenyans suffered from Fuliza forest products loans that were being charged where trees were 350% interest that many made to rotting in forests default payments and therefore due to that embar- ended being blacklisted at CRB, go. complicating their financial deal- ings even further. Now Timber from forests will be The Head of State further available to timber announced that the introduction merchants so as of the Hustler Fund has seen Na- to avoid importa- kuru County being number three tion of products in borrowing where 850,000 peo- such as tables, ple have borrowed Sh 1.8B from beds and chairs the Hustler Fund with 73% repay- from outside the ment rate. country where Kenyans can still He informed the country make these items that there is still more money from Kenyans tim- awaiting borrowing. ber. The President told Ken- President yans that the second phase of Ruto said his gov- the Hustler Fund will go to groups ernment has im- where in Nakuru County, 3,500 posed heavy tax Groups have borrowed and re- on imported furni- ceived loans of between Sh ture as a means of 20,000 to 200,000 for each discouraging the group. imports so that Kenyans products On cost of living issue, the can be made lo- President told the congregation cally. that the only best way to address this grave matter was to increase He ordered food production where the gov- the CS for Lands ernment has led the way by re- who hails from Na- ducing cost of fertilizer from Sh kuru County to en- 7,000 to Sh 3,500 per 50 Kg bag sure that Land ca- and which would still be reduced veats are removed further next year. to enable land owners get Title To maximize food produc- Deeds some tion, the government will ensure which never been that the right fertilizers and right given since inde- seeds will reach the farmers in pendence. time and said more fertilizer will mean more production. Deputy Presi- dent Rigathi Experiment has shown Gachagua ad- that if two or three bags of fertiliz- dressing the er is used per one acre, more faith at St Mary maize is produced than when Catholic Church one bag is used per acre. Molo, in Nakuru County He announced that this year, Nakuru County received 300,000 bags of fertilizer but will receive between 500-600,000 bags next season. On Education, the Presi- dent said his government will be giving lunch to 4 Million children this year and asked County Gov- ernments to add another 4 Million children so as to enable more children attend school. President Ruto also said

4 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto, Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Njoro MP Kathambi and Women Rep Liza Chelule join CWA for a jig yesterday.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 Njoro MP Charity Kathambi Chepkwony, Nakuru GVN Susan Kihika, CS Lands Zachary Njeru Molo MP Kimani Kuria Nakuru County Women Rep Liza Chelule A section of church faithful at St Mary Catholic Church Molo yesterday The President’s Digest Daily is taking advantage of The Power of Global Telephony Technology in Social Media Information Super Highway soci KEVIAN PRODUCTS to reach millions of people worldwide through the different al platforms available. Available in All Markets in the East & Kenyans are reading it in their millions too. Let them know what you sell, what you do, Address: Opposite Engen Petrol Station, Factory Road, Off Garissa Road, what you offer as services etc. Call 0713862404 to buy competitive space Makongeni, Thika, Kenya Phone 020- 20573313 in this Online Newspaper.

6 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 430 MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023 It’s all smiles His Excellency’s Signature Digest Daily President & his Deputy at St Mary Catholic Church, Molo, Nakuru County yesterday

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8 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto leading DP Gachagua, PCS Mudavadi, and other leaders at Kaptagat Forest on a journey to plant 15B trees by the year 2032. The inseparable President and his Deputy at the Kaptagat Forest where they led locals and government officials in palnting trees to conserve the environment. The President has a marshal Plan to plant 15 Billion Trees by 2032

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 101st Ushirika Day Celebrations The Cooperative Movement has been a catalyst of the country's economic growth for decades. Even in the midst of myriad challenges, the Movement has remained strong and steady bringing Kenyans together in the sacred duty of building the nation and improving the lives of Kenyans. To keep the Movement stronger, the political leadership will work with the lawmakers to amend the Cooperative Societies Act to make it accommodative of the Movement's modern needs. To celebrate the Movement, the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joined President William Ruto for the 101st Ushirika Day Celebra- tions at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi on Friday last week.

10 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words PCS Mudavadi opens EAC Peace & Integration Conference at Namanga PCS Mudavadi yesterday tion. Let's promote peaceful co- PCS Mudavadi standing on the Kenyan side at the boundary of presided over the open- existence by implementing initi- Kenya and TZ. The Deputy SG EAC and Reps from South Sudan, ing ceremony of the atives such as surveying and Uganda and Burundi were in attendance. peace and integration conference in Namanga, Kajiado. “The EAC Partner States share common challenges arising from colonial legacy pacts and re- source competition. It is crucial to remain vigilant in order to uphold regional peace, security, and in- tegration,” said the PCS. He further said, “We must strive for a borderless community that facilitates trade, people's movement, and regional integra- Uniplex Cars: For the best We Offer: Bank Finance, Company Finance, Trade In with the best Value of your car, and Hire purchase... Contact: 0721-886702.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 First Lady, Momma Rachel Ruto is a great intercessor, both for her family and now for the Nation, being the Mother of the Nation. She’s also an ardent Bible reader. Very prayerful too and an anthropologist per excellence.

12 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 430 MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023 The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature Never despise anyone The President said that he went to that Church last year during the campaigns where the local priest denied him a chance to speak. Now he has gone back as the President and he’s being re- quested to speak to the people there. He recalled a somg that says, “don’t belittle me now because you don’t know what I’ll be to- morrow.” He gave Sh 3 Million for church projects while DP Gachagua gave Sh 2 Million for church screens, Don’t go to Court, CONTACT US:- Let’s Mediate & Email: [email protected] Negotiate for you! Call: 0777 306244 WhatsApp: 0727 306244 It’s cheaper, quicker and friendlier! Call us on our hotline: 0713862404 Designed, Published and posted Online by Limpopo Holdings Ltd. P. O Box 492-01000 THIKA, Kenya Cell Phone 0713862404 Email: president’[email protected]