THE PRESIDENT'S DIGEST DAILY Edition 64

TKhsehP1re0s.i0de0ndt’asiDlyigoenstliDnaeilye,dition Where PicStauturredsayT, Malaky 6T,h, 2o0u2s3ands Of WoWrdhsere PNicot.u3r9e7s STAaTlUkRTDhAoYu, sManAdYs6O, f2W02o3rds 1 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 We should be ashamed of ourselves as a Nation President William Ruto yes- terday paid tribute to Muka- mi Kimathi, heroine of Ken- ya's independence struggle and wid- ow of Field Marshall Dedan Kimathi, who passed on yesterday morning. “We have received the sad- dening news of the death of Muka- mi Kimathi, a celebrated heroine of our nation's struggle for independ- “Mama Mukami Kimathi courageously withstood the brutali- ty of colonial oppression, proudly wore the scars of the battle and bore the terrible losses of war with admirable fortitude,” said the Presi- The President said she was a legendary fighter in her own right and the wife of the legend, Dedan Waciuri Kimathi, who was captured, tried, and executed by the colonial After winning the war for The late unsung Kenyan independent heroine Mukami Kimathi who passed on yesterday aged 101 independence, the President contin- ued to say that Mama Mukami was OUR PAGE ONE COMMENTARY left behind to fend for her children in the absence of Field Marshall We should be ashamed of our- ed by society. However, thanks to President Mwai Kimathi. In her characteristic way, selves as a Nation. What she received in her later Kibaki; his government salvaged her she also won this battle. Did she enjoy the Freedom her years was shameless pretenses and from the shameful environment she husband fought and died for? “Mukami Kimathi was also a To us, this gracious lady was She died as the Shame of Kenya. Thanks President William Ruto for steadfast patriot and well-known the shame of this Nation for the Our independent Heroine living in your kinds words to our departed champion for national unity who last 60 years. She lived a squal- abject poverty in the East lands! mom. Kindly give her a good send off inspired many Kenyans of all ages to or life; poor, dejected and reject- befitting her heroic status. cherish our country and stand ready to defend our values,” further said “On behalf of my family and the people of Kenya, I convey my condolences to the family of our de- parted heroine, Mukami Kimathi, mourned the President.

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise to boost Kenya’s Energy sector on his visit to Kenya Germany has committed to fund the expansion of the Olkaria Geo- thermal Station to increase its ca- pacity. The support comes at a time when Kenya is on its way to achiev- ing a 100 per cent clean energy grid. This was disclosed at a me- dia briefing on Friday at the State House in Nairobi after President William Ruto held bilateral talks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz. The leaders committed to working together in the implemen- tation of the Paris Agreement by leading Kenya to join the Climate Club. They also exchanged views on the modalities of increasing the capacity of Kenya’s TVETs and the export of skilled workforce to Ger- many. President Ruto urged Chan- cellor Scholz to review and ease im- migration laws to enable Kenyans find employment in Germany. “We have agreed to estab- lish a technical team to expeditious- ly formulate an appropriate frame- work for the export of labour to Germany.” The Head of State noted that he had also called on the Chan- cellor to review the tariff barriers to allow Kenyan products to enter the German as well as the European market.

The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6,, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise to boost Kenya’s Energy sector on his visit to Kenya FROM PAGE 2 Germany, the President added, had agreed to support Kenya’s efforts to conclude negotiation of the Eco- nomic Partnership Agreement be- tween the East African Community and the European Union on the principle of variable geometry. Kenya and Germany further agreed to finalise a framework of exchange programmes between their small and medium-sized enter- prises. “What we seek is synergy, cross-pollination and other comple- mentarities to enrich learning and grow the economy from the bottom going up,” President Ruto added. Chancellor Scholz committed to extend financial and technical support to the African Climate Ac- tion Summit that Nairobi will host in September. President William Ruto introduces his Cabinet Secretaries to the German Leader. CS Prof Njuguna President William Ruto introduces some of his Cabinet Secretaries to the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Soipai and Mvulia President William Ruto with his side of Government led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and PCS Musalia Mudavadi

4 The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise to boost Kenya’s Energy sector on his visit to Kenya President William Ruto being introduced to some of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s delegation that accompanied him to the Nairobi mission, BELOW: The President with his new Chief of the Defense Forces ( CDF ) General Francis Omondi Ogolla. 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

The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6,, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 1 CD 1K Not many may understand what this is all about that President William Ruto gifted the visit- ing German Chancellor. Immediately Kenya got independent from Britain in 1963, Germany was the very first country in the world that recognized Kenya as an independent State and therefore 1CD1K is the Number Plate in all German Diplomatic vehicles operating in Kenya. Every country’s Diplomatic Number Plates are serialized according to the time they recog- nized the new East African State. With his name on top of the Plaque is great honour from Kenya to the German Leader. Time to bid goodbye to the visiting German Supremo Olaf Scholz

6 The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President witnesses swearing in of Kenya Coast Guard Director General Bruno Shioso President William Ruto has told the new Kenya Coast Guard Kenya Coast Guard Director General Bruno Shioso salutes his boss to serve the country with zeal. Boss President William Ruto after he was sworn in to serve. He said the Director General Bruno Shioso assumes office at a time when maritime security is gaining currency in the world. Design & “We must strengthen the country’s ability to protect our territo- rial waters,” said the President. He made the remarks on Friday at State House, Nairobi during the swearing-in of Mr Shioso. “Serve with diligence and observe the Constitution,” the Presi- dent told him. The Kenya Coast Guard is charged with the enforcement of law on security, safety and protection of maritime resources within Kenya’s territorial waters. 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, Saturday, May 6,, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 WTO Boss visits President Ruto President William Ruto yesterday at State House Nairobi, met the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala. They agreed on a plan for Africa to leverage the multilat- eral trading system to drive our economic growth and jobs crea- tion. The Presient was flanked by top government officials led by CS Finance Prof Njuguna and Trade CS Moses Kuria among oth- ers. Said the President, “Open and predictable global trade has the power to industrialise and transform Africa. We undertake to work closely with the World Trade Organisation to build robust capacity to enable the continent strategically position itself to explore the benefits that international markets bring.”

8 The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited tens of families at Wanjohi, Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County, to offer relief sup- port and asses the impact of the recent heavy rains. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday visited Kipipiri sub county to give relief food to area resients following the rains that re- sulted in flash floods and hailstorms, which displaced many and de- stroyed property. The DP was joined by Nyandarua leadersled by Governor Kiarie Badilisha, Senator John Methu, Woman Representative Faith Gitau, Kipipiri MP Hon. Wanjiku Muhia (Kipipiri) who organized the ceremony. Said the DP, “In times of emergency, it is critical for leaders to support the people, especially those directly and negatively affected.” Other leaders who accompanied him included Lands Chief Ad- ministrative Secretary Kimani Ngunjiri, Njuguna Kiaraho (MP, Ol Ka- lou), Michael Muchira (MP, Ol Jororok), among others. Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badirisha at the event yesterday Don’t go to Court, Let’s Mediate & Negotiate for you! It’s cheaper, quicker and friendlier! Call us on our hotline: 0713862404

The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6,, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu meeting with the family members of the late Dedan Kimathi who’s wife Mukami Kimathi died yes- terday morning. The DP conveyed the condolences of H.E. the President, the condolences of the people of Kenya, and on his own behalf to the family on the loss of their matriarch. This took place at his Harambee House Annex in Nairobi. The Government has agreed to vice will be held on Saturday, Raymond Omollo and another Heroine Mukami Kimathi, wife of the request by the family of the 13th May, 2023, at her home in committee at the County level Kenya’s renown freedom fighter late hero that all surviving and Njabini, Nyandarua County, to be chaired by the Governor other freedom fighters will be ac- A national funeral committee to of Nyandarua County Moses Dedan Kimathi Waciuri died corded special recognition during plan the burial of Field Marshal Ndirangu Kiarie Badilisha. yesterday morning at 3 am in her the service. Mukami will be chaired by the The DP announced that In con- Principal Secretary for Interior “I urge all Kenyans at this sleep as she recuperated. She sultation with the family, they and National Administration Dr. difficult moment to pray for the was 101 years old. A person who have agreed that the funeral ser- family of Dedan Kimathi and Mukami Kimathi,” said the DP sacrificed a lot for Kenyans to attain freedom from the tyrant brutal British regime. May her soul rest in peace DP Gachagua at Rt. Rev Cleophas Oseso Tuka as the Bishop of Nakuru Catholic Diocese DP Gachagua signs the visitors Tuka, as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru. Remarked the KEVIAN PRODUCTS Book when he joined hundreds of DP, “ God anoints and consecrates leaders to guide His people.” faithful at Nakuru High School, for Available in All Markets in the East & the Episcopal Ordination and Instal- Central African Region lation of Rt. Rev. Cleophas Oseso Address: Opposite Engen Petrol Station, Fac- tory Road, Off Garissa Road, Makongeni, Thika, Kenya Phone 020-20573313

10 The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing leaders from Central Region on ways of formulating laws to curd drugs and alcoholism ( A Kenya Government initiative ) The fight against drugs and substance abuse has been hampered by the lack of ef- Bhang fective and conflicting laws in the counties. ( Cannabis sativa ) To address this challenge, the DP Rigathi Gachagua have, yesterday opened a three day consultative forum in Naivasha that brings together MCA's, Senators, Investiga- tive Agencies, Prosecutors, Legal Drafters, NACADA, KEBS, Anti-Counterfeit Agency and other stakeholders from the counties of Kiambu, Muranga, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga and Nyeri. The consultative forum will come up with uniform laws to guide the fight against illicit brews and substance abuse. Drugs & substance abuse Illicit & 3rd generation brews Senior official at DPs office Macgoye at the Alcohol & alcoholism forefront in the war on drugs and alcoholism 500ml Nyandarua Senator John Methu and his Mu- rang’a counterpart Joe Nyutu at the DP fete ATTENDANT CONSEQUENCES: * HIV-AIDS * Impotence among the youth * Zombies * Deaths

The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6,, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 The Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi yesterday safely arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi ahead of today's summit, where he will represent H.E President William Samoei Ruto and lead the Kenyan delegation. The 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the signatory countries of the framework agreement for peace, security and co -operation is key in evaluating the peace and security status of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region. The PCS thank the people of Burundi for the warm welcome as I look forward to positive deliberations tomorrow. The President’s Digest Daily is taking advantage of The PCS Mudavadi with a senior Burudi Government official who Power of Global Telephony welcomed him in Bujumbura yesterday Technology in Social Media Information Super Highway to reach millions of people worldwide through the different social platforms available. Kenyans are reading it in their millions too. Let them know what you sell, what you do, what you offer as services etc. Call 0713862404 to buy competitive space in this Online Newspaper.

12 The President’s Digest Daily, Saturday, May 6, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 397 SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Israeli Prime Minister Ben- jamin Netanyahu who have invited President William Ruto to visit them. President William Ruto de- Thereafter, the President will parts tonight to attend the travel to The Netherlands where he coronation of King Charles has been invited by the country’s Maj- lll after the King invited the esty King Willem-Alexander where the Kenyan Leader to go and witness his two leaders will dialogue on numerous coronation at the Westminster Ab- bilateral issues concerning their two bey. countries. Archbishop of Canterbury Jus- The President will thereafter de- tin Welby will preside over the British part Capital Amsterdam for Tel Avil, most celebrated ceremony that took Israel where he has been invited by the place seventy years ago when the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- late Queen of England Elizabeth ll took over from her father King yahu for a two-day State visit where they too will discuss various issues of George lV. interest to both countries before he jets King Charles lll who’s coronation is tomorrow has in- The event takes place tomor- back to Nairobi mid next week. vited President William Ruto to attend the ceremony. row. Designed, Published and posted Online by Limpopo Holdings Ltd. P. O Box 492-01000 THIKA, Kenya Cell Phone 0713862404 Email: president’[email protected]