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TKhsehP1re0s.i0de0ndt’asiDlyigoenstliDnaeilye,dition Where PictWuerdensesTdaaylk, JuTnheo1u4s, a20n2d3s Of WoWrdhsereNPoi.4ct2u1reWs TEDaNlkESTDhAoYu,saJUnNdEs 1O4f,W20o2r3ds 1 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 President William Ruto joined Kenyans who included Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja in a ceremony for YoutubeBlackVoices, a fund designed to grow the presence and talents of black content creators across the world, including Kenya. The President said the Government is committed to enhance the digital superhighway to create opportunities for content creators to make a living. He said the government is looking to set up 25,000 free Wifi hotspots across the country to improve internet access which will give young people access to digital superhighway. The President revealed that Google is supporting the set up of the hotspots. \"I appreciate Google’s support in enhancing the digital superhighway and creative economy pillar of our transformational agenda. In particular, for your support for our plan to provide free Wi-fi hotspots across the country,\" said an elated President.

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto has said President William Ruto addressing the young people during the the Government is committed to YouTube ceremony yesterday. BELOW: GVN Sakaja with enthusiasts enhance the digital superhighway to create opportunities for content creators to make a living. The President said the government is looking to set up 25,000 free WiFi hosptots around the country to improve Internet access and give young people access to the digital superhigh- way. The President revealed Google is supporting the set up of the hosptots. “I appreciate Google’s support in enhancing the digital superhighway and creative econ- omy pillar of our transformational agenda. In particular, for your support for our plan to provide free wi-fi hotspots across the country.” The President was speak- ing during the closing ceremony of YoutubeBlackVoices, a fund designed to grow the presence and talents of black content crea- tors across the world, including Kenya. The Head of State also noted that the number of YouTube channels had grown exponentially. “The number of YouTube channels in Kenya with over 1 millions views has grown by 110 pet cent in the last year proving our capacity for creative content generation is enough to generate livelihoods and become an eco- nomic sector.” Over 90 goverment institu- tions including TVETs, hospitals and law courts will also be con- nected to the Internet imminently, he added.

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 President William Ruto accompanied by Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and GVN Anne Waiguru during the opening of Kerugoya Level 5 County Referral Hospital Medical Complex in Kirinyaga County yesterday. CONTACT US:- The National Government will work with county gov- Email: [email protected] ernments to transform healthcare in the country. President William Ruto said the National Government will support the devolved units in equipping their health facilities. He said the government, through Parliament, will establish a Facility Improvement Fund that will ensure resources allocated to medical care are not diverted to other programmes. “The Fund will ensure our hospitals have sufficient drugs and are adequately equipped,” he said. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during the opening of Kerugoya Level 5 County Referral Hospital Medical Complex in Kirinyaga County. He said the national and county governments have agreed to form the Kenya Health Human Resources Advisory Council to address disputes between the government and health workers. “We want to ensure that we have an avenue of resolving health workers’ issues,” he said. The President said the govern- ment will also equip and PAGE 5

4 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto and his Deputy William Ruto responding to greetings from the people of Kirinyaga County yesterday during the official opening of the Kerugoya Level 5 Hospital. He promised that his government will facilitate counties to enhance health pro- grammes so that as many Kenyans as possible are reached with effective health facilities in real time. Design & 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, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 THE SUCCESS OF DEVOLUTION DEMONSTRATED IN KERUGOYA: President William Ruto walking to officially open the Kerugoya Level 5 Hospital in Kirinyaga County yesterday. He was with Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, GVNs Anne Waiguru, Johnson Sakaja, Muth- omi Njuki, CS Susan Nakhumicha Wafula, and Kirinyaga political leaders including National leaders. Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru with Heallth CS Dr Susan Na- khumicha during the opening of the Kerugoya Lebel 5 Hospital yesterday FROM PAGE 3 been well managed by the standardize the training of com- counties. munity health promoters to en- sure quality healthcare at the Present were Deputy grassroots. President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretary Susan Na- He insisted that the health khumicha, Governors Ann Wai- function will remain a devolved guru, Johnson Sakaja, and function, explaining that it has Muthomi Njuki, MPs Mary

6 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 420 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 Sporadic checks for drugs in schools will eradicate the His Excellency’s Signature Digest Daily menace—DP Gachagua Catching up with contemporaries “We encourage the police officers to include sniffer-dogs in random checks in schools. Once the sporadic checks become a routine, the drugs will be eradicated from schools,” Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua... 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 020-20573313 in this Online Newspaper.

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 The impressive Kerugoya Level 5 Hospital that was opened by President William Ruto yesterday at Kerugoya Town in Kirinyaga County. The President promised to help counties come with such health facilities to help wananchi access health facilities. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pensively following the proceedings of the event of opening the Kerugoya Level 5 Hospital by President William Ruto

8 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto appreciating Faith Kipyegon who broke World Record in Athletes by winning for the second time in a row A new world record holder will now receive Sh5 Million in a new plan that seeks to escalate Kenya’s profile as a top sporting country. President William Samoei Ruto said such achievers will also be facilitated with diplomatic passports and conferred other national honours and privileges. The Government, he added, is refining necessary policies and facilities to harness the country’s potential in sports. 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, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 President William Ruto with the second world fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala who received Sh 2M for becoming number two in sprint race.

10 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words LIGHT UP And Protect Your Homes, Offices, Supermarket, Stores, Schools From Intruders/Burglar President William Ruto in Djibouti during the 14th Ordinary meeting of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Assembly of Heads of State and Government where Djibouti was picked as the new chair of IGAD. African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki 1,000WATT SOLAR GARDEN/STREET LIGHT (FREE DELIVERY) Kenya has welcomed the expansion of the IGAD Troika on Sudan. In the new formation that includes Ethiopia and South Sudan, Ken- If yes, this 1,000watt solar street/garden light is a must have for you. ya will now be the Chair of the IGAD Quartet on resolving the crisis Are you tired of seeing your environment getting dark in the night or in Sudan. South Sudan is also a member. “Kenya commits to meet the two parties face to face to find a last- Click to order: https://jubileemall.website/gardeen/ ing solution to the crisis,” said President William Samoei Ruto. Deputy President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Re- public of Sudan and Representative of the Chairperson of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government Malik Akar, Executive Secretary of IGAD Workneh Gebeyehu and African Union Commis- sion Chairperson Moussa Faki were also in the session. Present were presidents Ismail Omar Guelleh (Djibouti), Salva Kiir (South Sudan), Hassan Mohamud (Somalia) and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ali.

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi yes- terday said the govern- ment is committed to continue offering reliable and timely services to all citizens. The PCS said this when he officiated the opening of the inaugural Local Government Revenue Initiative conference (LOGRI), aimed at building effec- tive partnerships between lower income countries on matters tax- ation. Policy formulation, rele- vant research & knowledge tools and advisory support reforms will aid in a successful increase in equity and revenue. This calls for building pro- gressive and equitable tax sys- tems, expanding the tax base and encouraging voluntary tax compliance by all eligible Ken- yans. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at the inaugural ceremony of Local Government Reve- nue Initiative conference (LOGRI), in Nairobi yesterday. Kisii Governor Simba Arati also addressed the same conference. 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

12 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words First Lady Rachel Ruto hsting Saudi Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saaud Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia in Nairobi recently Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia paid a courtesy call on First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto at State House in Nairobi last week. Princess Lamia, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies and UN-Habitat Goodwill Ambassador, is committed to fighting poverty, empowering women and youth, providing disaster relief and building cultural understanding through education. Princess Lamia's courtesy call on First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto signi- fies commitment from both sides to foster positive impact, particularly in the areas of education and women empowerment. 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, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 13 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 420 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature First Lady’s mission to plant 500 million trees by 2032 is on course in Elgeyo Marakwet First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto Soiling herself for conservation of Kenya’s environment by planting trees in the Nation’s land- yesterday joined learners and scape, First Lady Rachel Ruto planting one of her 500 millionth tree before 2032 in E/Marakwet. members of the local community in Kaptagat for a tree planting exercise at Kaptagat Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The exercise, which was organ- ised by the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund and other partners, marked the beginning of the one million tree planting target and saw the planting of over 13,000 trees, where so far, 400,000 trees have already been planted in Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties. This initiative supports First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto's goal of planting 500 million trees by 2032. This will contribute to President William Ruto's call to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 and increase Kenya's tree cover to over 30 per cent. Designed, Published and posted Online by Limpopo Holdings Ltd. P. O Box 492-01000 THIKA, Kenya Cell Phone 0713862404 Email: president’[email protected]