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TKhsehPr1e0s.id0e0ndt’asiDlyigoenstl,ine edition Where PictureSsaTtuardlkayT, hJuoluy s1a, n20d2s3Of WorWdshereNPoi.c4t2u9res TaSlkATTUhRouDsAaYn,dsJOUfLWY 1or, d2s0231 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 No more paying cash for any Govt service in 30 days time as everything goes GAVA Digital Express President William Ruto addressing Kenyans at KICC while unveiling Gava Mkononi President William Ruto yesterday brought a function he was presiding over at KICC to a standstill when he announced that there will be no salary in- crease for senior State Officers from him down to the Principal Secretary scale as recom- mended by the Public Service Commission. He however okayed salary increase as proposed by the PSC for all civil servants in- cluding teachers, police, the military, MCAs etc. The Head of State announced that sen- ior State Officers will wait as the economy sta- bilizes before their increments may be consid- ered in the future. PSC had increased salaries from July 1 2023 which many Kenyans interpreted as a result of the increased taxes which the Presi- dent says is for general development of the country including avoiding runaway borrowing that placed Kenya at Sh 10 Trillion debt. The President was speaking at KICC as he unveiled Digital Government Services dubbed GAVA MKONONI. Kenyans can now access over 5,000 Government services online. President William Ruto said the digitisa- tion will enhance efficiency and inclusivity in service delivery. PAGE 2

2 The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words FROM PAGE 1 President William Ruto unveiling the GAVA Express Digital Service yesterday The President said the system eliminates inefficiency, corrup- President Ruto, speaking during cadres of both civil servants an average of 14 per cent. tion, wastage and discrimination the unveiling of digital govern- and other public servants,” said Other State officers who that is inherent in human interac- ment services at the Kenyatta the President. tions. International Convention Centre were poised to benefit from the (KICC) on Friday, disclosed that “They have made a rec- pay rise proposed by SRC in- He noted that previously the salaries will rise by between ommendation to us that they cluded Principal Secretaries, marginalized communities were 7 – 10 per cent effective from want to increase salaries of civil Speakers of the National Assem- excluded from Government ser- July 1, 2023. servants by an average of be- bly and Senate, Leaders of Ma- vices, but now it is over. tween 7 and 10 per cent; that is jority and Minority, Chief Justice, The Head of State added from office assistants, all the Judges, Magistrates, Governors Present were Deputy that the move was occasioned way to people who serve below as well as Chairpersons of Con- President Rigathi Gachagua, by the tough economic times the PSs.” stitutional Commissions and In- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia presently being witnessed by dependent Offices. Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries, the country, hence the incre- He added: “And because Nairobi Governor Johnson Sa- ment is meant to cushion the of the economic times we live ...government has kaja, private sector partners workers. in, we have approved that sala- approved a proposal among others. ries of other civil servants can by the Salaries and Re- He further stated that the be adjusted beginning tomor- muneration Commis- President Ruto said the change will be effected to gov- row (July 1).” sion (SRC) to increase services will also be available on ernment employees below the the monthly dues of the e-Citizen platform’s USSD level of a Principal Secretary, President Ruto however the lower cadre of civil code *2222# and Gava Express. alongside teachers, policemen, went on to add that he had re- servants... as well as military officers. jected a similar proposal by the “Gava Express will be SRC to also increase the sala- available in more than 250,000 M “I know there is a pro- ries of senior civil servants in- -Pesa shops, 28,000 KCB shops, posal by the Salaries and Re- cluding himself, the Deputy 40,000 Equity shops and 22,000 muneration Commission for the President, Cabinet Secretaries Cooperative Bank shops to serve increase of salaries of different and Members of Parliament by those without smartphones,” he explained. The President noted that the Government will use a single Pay Bill 222 222, which the Treasury will manage. He urged Kenyans to take advantage of digital training op- portunities provided by the ICT Authority, which targets 20 million people. The President said the re- maining Government services will be digitised in 90 days. During the same period, the Government will roll out digi- tal identification documents. He added that no Govern- ment service will be paid for in cash in the next one month. ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the Free Wi-Fi project has been extended to markets and County Industrial Parks to enhance e-commerce. “This automation, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha argued, will rid KEMSA of brokers and enhance transparency at the NHIF claims systems”. Salaries President William Ruto at the same time announced that the government has approved a pro- posal by the Salaries and Remu- neration Commission (SRC) to increase the monthly dues of the lower cadre of civil servants.

The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 President William being shown the protocols of GAVA Digital Service as ICT CS Eliud Owalo, AG Mututi, Interior CS Kindiki and CS Soipa looks on

4 The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto recently discussed the building of a secure, peaceful, equitable and climate-resilient Africa with the African Union Commission Chairperson HE.Moussa Faki Mahamat at State House, Nairobi. They agreed on the urgent need for a peaceful Sudan and to working together in reforming AU. Both leaders agreed that building partnerships is an effective way to dealing with climate change that threatens African communities and ecosystems. “If we respond collectively and boldly — and in a co-ordinated way — we stand to make strides in our development, meet our aspira- tions and prosper,” remarked the President.

The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 Chief Executive Officer of the Equity Group Holdings Ltd James Mwangi showcasing the services his Bank will offer to the GAVA Digital Service as His Excellency the President Dr William Ruto and his entourage looks on. Equity’s 40,000 shops countrywide will be available by wananchi to access all government services digitally. This is a great leap in Government services to its citizens.

6 The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 427 MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 Government Digital Services will benefit His Excellency’s Signature Digest Daily senior citizens big time PSC is quite insensitive; it should follow the President’s advice to close the gap of salary disparities in Kenya President William Ruto has delved into an area that has never been President William Ruto with a senior citizen during the unveiling visited by anyone in this country before; salary increase rejection and of the Government Digital Service that will revolutionize the de- asking the Public Service Commission to devise ways and means of livery of government services to Kenyans from all over the attempting to close the gap of salaries’ disparities amongst all cadres world. of government employees. This platform of service will literally minimize physical visita- This, according to the President will be a deliberate scheme to ensure tions to government offices as one can access the services that the lowest earners in government service are not like a distance from anywhere with a smart phone. from the earth to the moon in their earnings difference with their sen- iors. Well, what this will achieve is to ensure that the lowest paid guys gets quite a huge increase to their salaries to enable them cope with the high cost of living that is obtaining not only in Kenya but globally. The positive gesture that this exercise would achieve as well is to make more cash flow to the citizenry as the government employees will spend their earnings with fellow Kenyans when they go on pur- chasing sprees of commodities across the markets in the country. When some people have money, it is not like when everybody doesn't have it because earning relatives would find their kin and kith in want and would come in handy to aid them one small way or another. As the President indicates, let us start somewhere and at the tail end of the whole life, we shall find our stable space. 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.

The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 President William Ruto at the KCB Stand which Bank will offer Digital services in its 28,000 shops countrywide. DP Gachagua, PCS Mudavadi and CS Interior Kindiki Kithure accompanied the President as he toured different stands at KICC yesterday President William Ruto making a land line call from the Booth of Kenya Telkom that reminds Kenyans the journey they have come in telephony tech.

8 The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto also toured the Cooperative Bank Stand which is offering 22,000 of their shops countrywide to transmit Gov- ernment Digital Services by wananchi. This function is a real game changer in service delivery by government to its people. 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

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10 The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The Whole Govt is now Digital

The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Digital brief to DP A young ICT gentleman taking the DP through some briefing on this new phenomenon that has taken government by a storm.

12 The President’s Digest, Saturday, July 1, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words First Lady Rachel Ruto yesterday congratulated her husband President William Ruto for the launch of the expanded digital ser- vices which now enables Kenyans especially women to have ac- cess to Government services in an easy quick and effective man- ner. She took note that in effect, the digitisation of more than 5,000 Government services will completely change the way government deals with its people from day to day especially on real time deliv- ery of essential services that costs Kenyans a lot of their valuable time and money that could be spent doing other things equally important to Kenyans. That these digital services will eradicate the exchange of cash between the citizens and government officers offering the services is a mile stone in annihilating corruption in government establishments. The First Lady is elated that women and youth will now get the services the need at the comfort of their homes, offices or while on transit any time of the day or night. Said Mrs Ruto, Ahsante sana Rais wetu William Samoei Ruto.”

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