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TKhsehPr1e0s.i0de0ndt’asiDlyigoenstliDnaeiley,dition WheSreunPdiacyt,uJruense T4a, 2lk02T3housands OfWWhoerrdes PicturNeso.T4a1l6k TShUouNsDanAdYs, OJfUWNEord4s, 2023 1 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 President William Ruto flanked by Deputy Gachagua and CS Education Ezekiel Machogu President William Ruto has assured the country of the Government’s support for the creative economy. He said the gov- ernment had initiated a programme under the Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture for growing the arts industry. The Head of State noted that the programme creates a continuum through which gifted youth secure dream ca- reers after their studies. “We would want to see the arts grow so that they can also contribute productively to our growth,” he explained. The President was speaking on Friday during the Kenya National PAGE 3

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The youngsters really astonished and mesmerized the government officials below led by Education CS E Machogu and PS Kipsang

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 FROM PAGE 1 Very young kids showcasing their talents at this very early age. President William Ruto said that Drama and Film Festival hosted the government will help students nurture their skills and talents so that by the time they leave at State House, Nairobi. High schools they will be armed with theoretical knowledge in arts and skills and make talents their life long careers. The Initiative, he added, is The President and his entourage were treated with what they didn't expect from pupils who exhib- a flagship project through which ited great talents in various fields of drama. “we will revolutionise the way we The President allowed this year’s Drama Festivals to be held inside Nairobi State House. In all organise sports and the arts in years since independence, the festivities are held in different institutions where the President Kenya.” graces the occasion as the Guest of Honour. His visitors were excited to visit State House. “We are lucky that we are implementing a curriculum that recognises performing arts such as music, dance, drama and film as learning components.” The President noted that the move will see students leave secondary school armed with knowledge — both theory and skill — in the arts. He commended the stu- dents for the skills and talent ex- hibited during the performances. “We have been educated on a lot of issues; some of the themes presented here touch the society to the core.” Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who was present said the Government will keep sup- porting the sector “for our coun- try’s sustained growth”. “The monetisation of con- tent will help us tame unemploy- ment and increase earnings, es- pecially to the youth,” said Mr Gachagua. Present were Cabinet Secretaries Ezekiel Machogu, Ababu Namwamba, Principal Secretaries Belio Kipsang, Be- atrice Inyangala, Teachers Ser- vice Commission CEO Nancy Macharia, KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome, Chairman of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival Prof Christopher Odhiambo, among other guests. A young artist in the making Prof Christopher Odhiambo, Chairman Kenyan National Drama and Film Festival, PS Beatrice In- yangala and Teachers Service Commission CEO Nancy Macharia.

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The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 President William Ruto with top manufacturing captains in vari- The government will focus on Serena Hotel, Nairobi, attended ous products from across the country. The President promised select value chains to grow by more than 20 governors led by them government support to grow manufacturing in Kenya manufacturing to create jobs, Chairperson Anne Waiguru, In- since the potential for job creation is assured with that growth. President William Ruto has vestments, Trade and Industry said. Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and the private sector led by The President said the KEPSA Chief Executive Officer identified value chains have sig- Carole Kariuki. nificant untapped industrial po- tential and will create thousands He said Kenya’s leather of jobs. industry is operating well below its potential despite having the “We see leather, pyre- third largest livestock population thrum, cotton, textiles and ap- in Africa. parel, pharmaceutical, edible oils as value chains whose in- “We import shoes worth dustrialisation will hasten the nine billion every year. Our leath- attainment of our vision for na- er industry has the capacity to tional economic growth and deliver 80,000 jobs and 100 bil- transformation,” the President lion dollars. This is a gap we said. must close.” The President was The President called on speaking during Economic Dia- county governments and the pri- logue on Value Chains at the vate sector to join hands to de- velop these value chains. Don’t go to Court, Let’s Mediate & Negotiate for you! It’s cheaper, quicker and friendlier! Call us on our hotline: 0713862404

6 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 416 SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 Job, jobs and more jobs for Kenyans is the President’s obsession His Excellency’s Signature Digest Daily The contentious case of taxation in Kenya Citizens of Nations and States the world over are the ones responsi- “The government will focus on select ble for, and with the general development of their countries. value chains to grow manufacturing to cre- They do this through payment of taxes to their governments which ate jobs,” President Ruto has said last week are charged with the responsibility of prudent usage and expenditure of those taxes that citizens pay. Design & The so called developed countries weren't successfully developed with loans and borrowed money from other countries but with taxes that citizens paid to those governments. The African approach to this matter more so often than not is mishan- dled, misrepresented and misinformed. When citizens see what the taxes they pay has done for them in terms of infrastructural development, they wouldn't have any issue paying the taxes. Problem arises when taxation is effected yet the people still wallow in want, poverty of unprecedented levels and general backwardness. When people are taxed, for example in Kenya for the last sixty years, yet there are places in the country where there are no roads, no schools, no hospitals or even health centers or dispensaries, no clean drinking water, no electricity connected and no improvement of lives for lack of jobs and wealth creation, then such a people would have a serious problem when told to pay taxes, more so expanded collection of taxes. Let’s come home and look at this mind boggling issue of taxation which the government want to effect through the passage of the Fi- nance Bill 2023/24. President William Ruto want to leave a legacy in this country by the time of his exit in so far as development is concerned. He knows too well that he can’t achieve that goal unless he has enough funds, so he has opted to employ several measures to en- hance tax collection. He started in earnest by announcing that everybody in Kenya will pay taxes and that there will be no exemptions, no unnecessary tax re- bates and no tax evasions. Good approach Your Excellency and all Kenyans support you fully on it. Even the expanded tax brackets are no big issue. Kenyans just need to be explained slowly and assuredly that the taxes thereby collected will be ploughed back to their benefit where they will feel and see it... Build* Kingship Building Solutions Ltd Are you planning to build your dream home, flat or even a commercial devel- opment? Let's help you actualize your dream... P.O Box 17638-00100

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 President William ruto has congratulated two Kenyan Athletes for exceptional performance in Italy. “Hard work, determination and consistency has been crowned this evening. Congratulations Faith Kipyegon for shattering the 1500m World Record in Florence, Italy and writing your name in the history of athletics. Kenya also salutes Ferdi- nand Omanyala for second position in 100m. Keep going,” said an exuberated President. Faith Kipyegon: shattered the 1500m World Record in Ferdinand Omanyala came second position in 100m Florence, Italy Uniplex Cars: For the best and unique cars We Offer: Bank Finance, Company Finance, Trade In with the best Value of your car, and Hire purchase... Contact: 0721-886702.

8 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Deputy President rigathi Gachagua flanked by Education CS Ezekiel Machogu and Kitui County leaders WHAT THE DP SAID THERE... “We will support our schools across the country to be centres of excellence that they ought to be. “The institutions deserve to be premier and model schools in the counties, with good infrastructure that is able to support modern learning needs of our students. “The school is one of the premier learning institutions in the region and will receive Government's support to improve its infra- structure. “In line with Kenya Kwanza administration's interest in improving the learning environment in schools, on Saturday I joined leaders from Kitui, parents, teachers and students of St Charles Lwanga School in the County for a fundsdrive in aid of the various development projects in the institution.” Contact Us. Contact. Address: Ruiru Mabati Factory, Ruiru Kamiti Road: Kiambu County: Kenya; Mobile: 0716 111 444 | 0713 888 444 | 0712 888 222 | 0705999222 ... Email: [email protected] 0111050700 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua driving a point home in Kitui’s St. Charles Lwanga School.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 Students ABOVE, and their parents, BELOW, of St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School in Kitui County during the ceremony 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. Central African Region Let them know what you sell, what you do, Address: Opposite Engen Petrol Station, what you offer as services etc. Factory Road, Off Garissa Road, Call 0713862404 to buy competitive space Makongeni, Thika, Kenya Phone 020- in this Online Newspaper. 20573313

10 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Prime cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi introducing one of his officials to the Angolan President Joao Manuel G lourenco PCS Musalia Mudavadi with Angolan President Joao MG Lourenco The PCS Mudavadi yesterday held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Angola H.E. Joāo Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the sidelines of the high-level summit on DRC peace initiative in Luanda, Angola. Mudavadi represented President William Samoei Ruto at the Summit. The PCS was joined by PS Hon Aurelia Rono , State Department for Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Andrew Mujivane, Charge D'Affaires Ken- yan Embassy in Angola and Mr. Samuel Karanja, Special Advisor to his Office.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 PCS Mudavadi with Heads of State and Government from various African countries during the DRC Peace Summit in Angola Kenyans Prime Cabinet Secre- tary Musalia Mudavadi yesterady represented President William Samoei Ruto at a high-level sum- mit on DRC peace initiative in Lu- anda, Angola. The Heads of State and Government from various African countries present called on war- ring parties in DRC to engage in a meaningful and honest dia- logue to resolve the prevailing conflict. The PCS Mudavadi said Kenya's commitment to support- ing its neighbors in their quest for lasting peace and stability is in line with the African Union's goal of promoting African solutions to African problems. By working together, Afri- can countries can address the root causes of conflict and build a more peaceful and prosperous continent, said the PCS. Earlier, he had held talks with the Angolan Head of State Soao Manuel which were cen- tred on issues of mutual interest to the two countries that include boosting trade in Agricultural Sector, Oil, Mining, tourism and the Blue Economy. They also discussed the critical role the two countries play in promoting Peace and Stability in the African continent.

12 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 4, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 416 SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature Korea donates Electric bicycles to the First Lady First Lady receiving ther bicycles The First Lady H.E. Rachel Ruto presided over the handing over of 283 bicycles generously donated to Mama Doing Good by the Repub- lic of Korea. “It is a great honour and privilege to officially receive these bi- cycles, which include 100 commuter bicycles, 155 electric bicycles and 28 mountain and road bicycles, said the wife of the President. Said the First Lady, “Our growing partnership with the Republic of Korea has played an important role in promoting sustainable transport and empowering people through bicycles. We would like to thank the Republic of Korea for their support.” This significant donation of bicycles contributes to a healthier and more environmentally conscious society. Alongside providing transport, these bicycles symbolise empowerment, independence and new opportunities. They will be distributed to women and men across Kenya, enabling them to join a global community of cyclists. With road transport accounting for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, cycling is emerging as a pathway to a safe and sustainable future for all. Cycling is a zero-emission mode of transport, unlike cars or motorcycles, which rely on fossil fuels. By choosing to cycle instead of driving, people are helping to reduce your carbon footprint and overall greenhouse gas emissions. CONTACT US:- Email: [email protected] Call: 0777 306244 WhatsApp: 0727 306244 Designed, Published and posted Online by Limpopo Holdings Ltd. P. O Box 492-01000 THIKA, Kenya Cell Phone 0713862404 Email: president’[email protected]