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TKhsehPr1e0s.i0d0endt’asiDlyigoenstliDnaeiley,dition Where PiFcrtiduarye,sJuTlay l7k, 2T0h2o3usands OfWWhoerrdesPicNtuor.4es32Talk TFhRouIDsaAnYd, sJOUfLWY o7r,d2s 023 1 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 ICT CS Reveals Features of Ksh 5K Phone Made in Kenya, Unveils Rollout August Date The Kenyan government The government's has made known that it dedication to intends to release low- expanding online cost, locally made smartphones accessibility is in in August. line with its goal of utilizing technology The Ministry of to improve society Information, Communication, and on an economic Technology (ICT) is leading this level. effort, which aims to give all Kenyans inexpensive access to The Kenyan digital gadgets. government makes a huge Eliud Owalo, the ICT advancement Cabinet Secretary, expressed his toward its objective excitement for the imminent of becoming a release and predicted that these digitally smartphones would change the empowered nation game for the nation. by offering inexpensive Owalo emphasized that cellphones. more Kenyans will be able to use the internet thanks to the An example of the very affordable availability of reasonably priced smartphone that Kenyans will be cellphones, promoting digital purchasing at Sh 5,000 from this inclusion and opening up a wide August through Kenya Kwanza range of options. Government’s initiative to have Kenyans access digital services Users of the locally made when free Wi-Fi is launched cellphones should be able to across the country soon. access instructional information, e-commerce platforms, and critical government services thanks to expected key features. Individuals from various backgrounds would be given the opportunity to engage in the digital economy and spur the growth of the country with the help of enhanced connection and information access.

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words An excited President William Ruto on the reality of his country making own smartphones by July as announced by CS ICT Owallo The smartphones that around USD 40, which should ary applications. and feel like native apps. were currently being be between Ksh4,000 and The first Kenyan-made Kenyan manufactured at the Kon- Ksh5,000. za Technopolis plant in smartphone will run three types smartphone will have a home Malili, Machakos County, will According to CS Owalo, of mobile apps - namely native, screen app icon, responsive de- have fully loaded Android capaci- mass production of the web, and hybrid applications. sign, fast performance, even be ty. “The telecoms have smartphones began rightly, and able to function offline. realised that in the near future, the first batch will be available In the Kenyan-made Kenya must become a manufac- for purchase by August 2023. smartphone, native apps will be “We turer of phones and cheap tech- built specifically for a mobile de- will not only be able to meet the nology as opposed to a chief im- Through partnership with vice’s Android operating system demands in the local market, we porter, so we are going to start American tech giant, Google, (OS). will also have a surplus for ex- manufacturing, the technology is the smartphone will have basic port,” CS Owalo added. already there and we are going to features such as call, text, tim- The smartphone will also roll out this initiative by July,” Ow- ing and calendar applications. have access to Web Apps that Con- alo explained. provide users with a great digi- sidering the fact that Kenyan- At the same time, tal experience via browsers. made smartphones will be run- The first batch of made-in- the smartphone will allow users ning the powerful Android operat- Kenya phones will retail at to install other mobile second- Kenya's ing system (OS) developed by smartphone will not have stand Google, these devices will make up part of 70 per cent of all alone Web phones bought across the world. apps, but will provide access CS Owalo also confirmed to resources that Kenya is planning to develop through re- and export technologies such as sponsive web- software. sites that adapt their user inter- On Thursday, November face to the de- 10, President William Ruto re- vices. vealed that his government was planning to start manufacturing The affordable smartphones. third type of mobile apps \"The real last mile in tech- that Kenyan- nology is the gadgets and we are made working with our telcos so that smartphone we can have a smartphone that will run is hy- is below ksh5,000,\" the President brid applica- stated while addressing the Ken- tions which are ya National Chamber of Com- essentially web merce and Industries (KNCCI) apps that look Annual General Meeting.

The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 President William Ruto yesterday attended the 48th anniversary of the independence of the Union of the Comoros. The President of the Comoros awarded the highest Award in the Island, Grand Cross of the Green Crescent of the Comoros to the visiting Kenyan President whom he also descried as the best President in Africa due to his boldness and forthrightness in articulating the African cause in the global arena. Both countries removed visa requirements for their peoples visiting either country, Kenya or The Comoros.

4 The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Kenya and The Comoros stand as partners in progress, commit- President William Ruto being welcomed by the Comorian ted to deepening their collaboration for the benefit of its citizens. President Azali Assoumani during the 48th Anniversary of the Jointly, both countries can harness their potential to create op- Independence of the Union of Comoros in Moroni. portunities, foster innovation and build sustainable economies to take them forward. President William Ruto pleaded for cooper- ation and embrace the spirit of solidarity as both countries work together to tackle their common challenges. The Kenyan President pledged to stand with the Comoros as a proactive collaborator in Kenya’s endeavours, including the fa- cilitation of people-to-people exchanges, promotion of invest- ment and sharing of experiences in sustainable tourism practic- es.

The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Azali Assoumani of The Comoros during the Comoros 48th Independence Anniversary that President Ruto was honoured with an invite as the Guest of honour. He was received by the Comorians with song and dance where he was later taken round historical cites and markets in the Capital Moroni.

6 The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 432 FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023 “You are the Best President His Excellency’s Signature in Africa,” Comoro Digest Daily President to President Ruto President William Samoei Ruto being bestowed with the Highest honour of the Comoros, The Grand Cross of the Green Crescent of the Comoros by the President of Comoros Azali Assoumani in the Capital Moroni during the 48th independence Anniversary. 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

The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s passion for Cash Crops affirmative Action in respect to Coffee, Tea and Milk is unfathomable. He believes this is the time to make the farmers of these produce reap big monies with political intervention by the Executive Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua chairing the Tea Reforms Conference at Kericho Tea Hotel In DPs Own Words “Soils are different across the KEY ISSUES FROM “Tea auctioning should be country. We cannot have a uni- FARMERS: brought to the counties. This “This Tea Conference versal fertiliser. That is why will promote transparency and is not like any other some tea farms are doing bad- “Local manufacturing of fertilis- cut down costs in the value meeting. The differ- ly. We request for testing of er will respond better to the chain for the farmer to benefit ence this time around is we soils and tailored fertilisers to more.” have a President and Deputy improve production.” specific soil needs of the farmer President who are fully com- instead of importation.” mitted to improving the lives of the farmers from the Bottom- Up Up.” “We respect the courts but we will request them to allow us to sort out these many challenges in the agriculture sec- tor especially in the tea sub- sector. In 2-3 weeks , we will have developed the requisite laws to streamline this sub- sector.” “ #TheTeaSummitKE is in fulfilment of our promise of uplifting those at the bottom of the pyramid. We have come to the grassroots to listen to the ground for collective strategies of putting more money into the pocket of the farmer.” Design & Build* 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 Nairobi. Lotus plaza 2nd floor. Call 0727586217/0786 695760. Kingship Building Solutions Ltd

8 The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi at the Tea Reforms Conference in Kericho. Said the DP, “I give farmers an undertaking: the reforms we propose, will be made into law. “President William Samoei Ruto and I will ensure the ministers responsible will deliver 100% compliance to the reforms as part of our Bottom Up Transformation Agenda.” “ Factories need to diversify products in the value addition. Marketing must be enhanced to “ sell more of our tea produce.” Hydopower projects of factories must be supported to completion to boost energy. We also also call for Wdiversification of energy sources.” e have limited agricultural extension officers. We ask the Government to consider increasing these numbers for quality pro- Carolyne Muthoni, Tea Farmer making her comments at the Keri- The farmer must be first if the country cho Tea Hotel where Tea Reforms Conference is taking place. has to be a priority.”

The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi addressing the participants at the Tea Reforms Conference at Keri- cho Tea Hotel in Kericho County yesterday. BELOW: A tea plantation in the Kericho County

10 The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto visiting the traditional goods market in down town Moroni before he met wazee wa kijiji

The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 PCS Musalia Mudavadi condoled with the family of his Personal Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the Aide Alfred Diru for the loss of their son Ian Ayodi Diru at the mourners and BELWO: signing the condolences book Friends International Centre (Quakers)Church Ngong Road yes- terday. “God Gives and God Takes. In his own way He finds a way of condoling and a way of consoling. In deed Gods’ ways are differ- ent and beyond us,” the PCS told the mourners. “I pray for God's grace and fortitude to the family during this dif- ficult time.”

12 The President’s Digest Daily, Friday, July 7, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 432 FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023 The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature First Lady Rachel Ruto hosted members of the Butere Girls Alumni Association Council when they paid her a courtesy call at State House Nairobi. The meeting was a follow up to her visit to the school last month. “Alumni associations play a vital role in schools, fostering links and providing invaluable men- torship to current students and support to the institution as a whole,” she said. 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]