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TKhsehP1r0es.0id0endta’silDyigoensltinDeaileyd, ition Where PicturSuensdTaya,lJkulyT2h,o2u0s2a3nds Of WWohredrse PicNtou.r4e3s8TalkTUThESoDuAsaY,nJdUsLOY f18W, o2r0d2s3 1 The Their Excellences Signature Since 2013 Session of the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Unity ( AU) at UN Gigiri headquarters in Nairobi,Kenya African Presidents attend- solved a number of issues af- for Africa’s economic develop- stable Africa. ing the Fifth Mid-Year Co- fecting the continent chief ment. He said this must be Africa ordination Meeting of the among them economic inde- African Union (AU) held in Nairo- pendence and the exploitation Kenay’s President William -driven by its own people, lead- Ruto said it is possible to build a ers and resources. bi, Kenya discussed and re- of resources available in Africa more integrated, prosperous and PAGE 2

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President Ruto stated that the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi starting point should be the re- President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu forming of the African Union. He regretted that over five decades after independence, the continent still relies on external funding to drive its agenda. “We must free the AU from constraints so that it can pursue urgent and critical interventions in the continent using internally- generated resources,” said Presi- dent Ruto. It was not right, he insist- ed, for over 60 per cent of AU programmes to be financed by overseas partners. The President said the Pan-African movement has al- ways been about sovereignty. “The chronic dependence on well-meaning partners is in- consistent with this aspiration.” He was addressing the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, the Regional Economic Communi- ties, the Regional Mechanisms and the African Union Member States at the UN Complex in Gi- giri, Nairobi County. Present were Presidents Azali Assoumani (Comoros), Ali Bongo (Gabon), Abdel Fattah (Egypt), Macky Sall (Senegal), Ismail Guelleh (Djibouti) and Bola Tinubu (Nigeria), African Union Commission Chairperson Mous- sa Faki, among others. The Head of State told the session that African integration is unstoppable as it will open doors for unprecedented transfor- mation. He pointed out that the Af- rican Continental Free Trade Ar- ea will be the world’s largest free- trade area, bringing together 54 countries. “This single market will lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty and boost incomes.” The President explained that the success of COP27 in Egypt was a signal that Africa is taking off. “It showed that Africa can speak in one voice and contribute to global development and cli- mate action.” “The chronic dependence on well-meaning partners is inconsistent with this aspiration...”

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 Libyan Head of the Presidency Council Mohamed al-Menfi The President of Senegal Macky Sall President of Gabon Ali Bongo AU Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto

4 The President’s Digest Daily, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye President of Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi President William Ruto with the Libyan Head of the Presidency Council Mohamed al-Menfi. Libya might hold their elections this De- cember 2023 if all plans and logistics will be in place and all groups agree on set parameters.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 Parties pushing for stabil- Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ity in Sudan have been asked to work together Kenya-Egypt ties for fruitful realisation of strengthened their plan. President William Ruto said IGAD and Jeddah Process- es must consolidate their efforts to facilitate the realisation of per- manent ceasefire in the country. He said the union will skil- fully push for access to humani- tarian assistance, protection of refugees as well as the reactiva- tion of the Political Process. This, the Head of State explained, will lay the foundation for lasting peace in Sudan. He was speaking on Sat- urday night when he held a tele- phone consultation with the Chairman of the Transitional Sov- ereign Council of Sudan General Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al- Burhan. In his capacity as the Chair of the IGAD Quartet of Heads of States on Sudan, the President also spoke with the President of Chad General Ma- hamet Idriss Deby Itno. The two leaders agreed on the acceleration of the restoration of normalcy in Sudan and sup- port to refugee-hosting countries. President Ruto met Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, the Re- gional Economic Communities, the Regional Mechanisms and the African Union Member States at the UN Complex, Gi- giri, Nairobi. Strong Kenya-Egypt relations are beneficial for the pursuit of a more united and prosperous Africa. Together with other countries, we will work to end conflict and suffering in the Sudan and across Africa. We will also promote trade and in- vestment and advance climate action to create a better future for Africa's people.

6 The President’s Digest Daily, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 438 TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 President Ruto meets President of the African Their Excellences Signature Digest Daily Court on Human & Peoples Rights President William Ruto yesterday met the President of the African Court on Human and People's Rights Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud at State House, Nairobi. The President said African Union is working together in consolidating and strengthening its institutions so that they can serve the continent better. Kenya, he said will play its role in strengthening AU institutions, including regional economic communities, the African Court on Human and People's Rights and the Pan-African Parliament.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 President William Ruto discussed enhancing the capacity of the Kenyan health system with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General Dr Jean Kaseyaat State House Nairobi yesterday where they agreed to facilitate the setting up of a regional office in Nairobi. “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Africa is an invaluable resource and partner for public health in Kenya and across the conti- nent. Kenya looks forward to strengthening our health institutions through scaling up our collaboration with Africa CDC in laboratory systems, emergency preparedness and response, research and surveillance,” said the President. Design & Build* Kingship Building Solutions Ltd Are you planning to build your dream home, flat or even a commercial development? Let's help you actualize your dream... P.O Box 17638-00100 Nairobi. Lotus plaza 2nd floor. Call 0727586217/0786 695760.

8 The President’s Digest Daily, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto held a meeting with his Burundian counterpart E’variste Ndayishimiye where they said that Kenya and Burun- di continue to cooperate across various socio-economic areas, including regional security and agriculture. They said they are com- mitted to fully developing the trade and investment potential for the benefit of the people in both nations and, ultimately, the prosperi- ty of the region and Africa.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 African Development Bank to help fund Kenya’s Development projects “We will magnify our partner- ship with the African Develop- ment Bank to fast-track the re- alisation of our industrialisa- tion, agricultural, energy and trade agenda for sustained and inclusive growth. AfDB re- mains one of our valuable al- lies in capacity development to enhance the quality of life of the people,” President William Ruto told the AfDB Boss President William Ruto last week held talks with the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, State House, Nairobi where they agreed that the AfDB is a critical vehicle for development of the continent through individual States. 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, Fac- tory Road, Off Garissa Road, what you offer as services etc. Call 0713862404 to buy competitive space Makongeni, Thika, Kenya Phone 020- in this Online Newspaper.

10 The President’s Digest Daily, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto held talks with President of Libya Mohamed al-Menfi, State House, Nairobi where they discussed how to en- hance trade and security issues in the region particularly the need to have one initiative to deal with the crisis in the Sudan. Kenya and Libya enjoy cordial relations with noteworthy economic ties based on the export of various agricultural products and Liby- an investments in Kenya. Both countries also share the common vision of a strong, prosperous and united Africa. 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.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 President William Ruto with President Felix Tshisekedi of the President Ruto met Presidents Felix Tshisekedi (the Democratic Re- Democratic Republic of the Congo, ABOBE and Macky Sall of public of the Congo) and Macky Sall (Senegal) who all pledged to Senegal at UN Hqs Gigiri Nairobi work jointly in enhancing integration in the continent so as to increase intra-African trade. “Security in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — and that of the region — remains the East African Community’s collective enter- prise. We will seize every opportunity that comes our way to reinforce peace for our shared progress,” said the Kenyan President.

12 The President’s Digest Daily, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The Deputy President last evening interacted with members of the United Democratic Party from the Diaspora who had visited him at the Official Residence in Karen. The UDA Diaspora is a vibrant wing of the party that has played a critical role in its growth and expansion. “As a Government, we have purposely created the State Department for Diaspora Affairs to wholesomely look into the issues affect- ing Kenyans living abroad with a view of bolstering the link between them and the country,” said the DP. UNDP Boss visits DP UNDP and other UN agencies have, for years, worked closely with Kenya in various develop- ment initiatives across the coun- try. Yesterday, the DP hosted the United Nations Development Pro- gramme (UNDP) Assistant Sec- retary-General and Director Re- gional Bureau for Africa Ahunna Eziakonwa-Onochie, who paid him a courtesy call at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi. “We appreciate their support for the upcoming major events in- cluding the Africa Climate Sum- mit and YouthConnekt Africa Summit to be held in Nairobi soon,” said the number in Kenya.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 13 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the Karen Official Residence yesterday chairing the Cabinet Committee. He said, “We discussed the progress of the implementation of the Kenya Kwanza Administration Plan and other cross-cutting mat- ters.” He further said that it is their collective responsibility to ensure that they synchronize efforts to ensure the quicker realization of the Plan. An animated discussion between the DP, the AG Justin Muturi and Defense CS Aden Duale at the sidelines of the Cabinet Committee

14 The President’s Digest Daily, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 1ST Lady meets DT Jakes Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto had the privilege of sharing about \"Why Kenya\" at the Deborahs United Conference. She al- so attended the Potters House Church of the famous Televange- list TD Jakes in the US. At the Deborah conference, she encouraged the business lead- ers present to take advantage of the great potential and invest- ment opportunities in Kenya. She said the government of Kenya is committed to creating a conducive environment for local and international investors and making Kenya the leading investment destination in Africa. The First Lady quoted from the Book of 2 Corinthians 9:9, \"They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever. Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.\"

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, July 2, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 15 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 438 TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature 1ST Lady meets DT Jakes First Lady Rachel Ruto attended Sunday service at The Potter's House in the US. Bishop TD Jakes reminded the congregation that she attended that God has an eternal plan for everyone and urged all people to be patient and wait for God's timing. 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]