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TKhsehPr1e0s.id0e0ndt’asiDlyigoenstliDnaeiley,dition Where PictSuurnedsaTy,aJluknTe h1o8u, 2s0a2n3ds Of WorWdshereNPoi.4ct2u3res TalSkUTNhDouAsYa,ndJsUONfEW18or, d2s023 1 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 President William Ruto with a young entrepreneur at Githunguri with a modified electric m/cycle youths into the job market that is dwindling by the day. The joblessness of over 5 William Ruto great concern The President further disclosed million young Kenyans where he is calling for concert- that every year, Schools, Col- He said one other of the who keep increasing ed efforts by all Kenyans in a leges and Universities churn reasons why he’s keen on collec- tion of more taxes was to create every year is causing President bid to address it. our 800 hundred thousand jobs for these young Kenyans in the various fields of National de- velopment including the construc- tion industry that would come handy in the affordable Housing projects, roads and dams con- structions among several others. The Head of State revisit- ed the government’s Wi-fi Hotspots installation program countrywide and announced that each Ward will have Wi-fi Center where the youths shall be an- choring into the digital superhigh- way and get connected world- wide where online jobs would be available for cushion the youths on the joblessness situation that is obtaining currently. The President announced this in Meru and Kiambu counties where he was the Chief guest at the inaugurations of Dairy farm- ing production processes. He emphasized that Agri- culture is the biggest employer for the young people and prom- ised that his government will in- vest heavily in Agricultural devel- opment as a means of creating more job opportunities for the many jobless Kenyans. The President arrived yes- terday morning from ILO Summit PAGE 2

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words in Geneva where he called upon President William Ruto during the 8th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day in Meru, Meru County yes- the unemployed youths to be in- terday. Earlier, he opened the Meru Central Dairy Co-operative Union Factory Phase II, which will cluded in Labour discussions. boost the plant's processing capacity. Present were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Mithika Linturi (Agriculture), Meanwhile, the govern- Simon Chelugui (MSEs), Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza (Meru), National Assembly Majority ment has removed on livestock Leader Kimani Ichung’wah among other leaders. feeds in order to make daily farm- Later in the afternoon, the President flew to Githunguri constituency in Kiambu County for a simi- ing more profitable. lar function at the Githunguri Dairy Cooperative’s Fresha Farmers Field Day where he was taken round the processing factory after addressing a mammoth rally at Githunguri stadium. SEE STORY President William Ruto an- ELSEWHERE. nounced this yesterday in Meru where he also said the govern- ment is reforming the agricultural sector to expand economic op- portunities for the youth in the country. He informed that country that the government will support cooperatives to produce livestock feeds locally to tame prices. The President continued to say that leveraging value addi- tion and agro-processing will spark growth in our agricultural sector, create opportunities for the youth and boost farmer earn- ings. “We have removed tax on livestock feeds and are pushing Guaranteed Minimum Returns to enhance dairy production,” said the Head of State. With zero rated taxation on animal feeds and raw materi- als, farmers can maximize on profits as high feed costs threw many out of the dairy industry.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 President William Ruto awarding a farmer with a Trophy during the ceremony in Meru yesterday At the Meru Central Dairy Cooperative Day from left to right: LoM Kimani Ichung’wa, CS Agriculture Mithika Linturi and CS Coopera- tives Simon Chelugui.

4 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Meru GVN receiving President Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza receiving President William Ruto in Meru yesterday during the Meru Central Dairy Cooperative Day. BELOW: A prize Dairy Friesian that yields more than 35 liters of milk daily which are the breeds farmers need to maximize profits.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 The success story of Meru Central Dairy Farming being showcased during their Field Day as they cerebrated 8 years of a well planned journey towards a successful project. No wonder the President graced the occasion where he inaugurated a second milk plant line. 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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The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 President William Ruto President William announced yesterday Ruto flanked by DP that the government will Rigathi Gachagua, set up a Sh400 Million CS SMEs Simon plant to provide semen to dairy Chelugui, LoM farmers at Sh1500 down from the Kimani Ichung’wa, current Sh8000,” he explained. Kiambu GVN Kimani Wamatangi and The move, he went on, will Githunguri MP go a long way in doubling the Gathoni country’s milk production, elevat- Wamuchomba ing Kenya into an exporter of the among other leaders product. during the Githunguri The Government is reforming the Dairy Farmers agricultural sector to expand eco- Cooperative Society nomic opportunities for the youth. AGM yesterday at President William Ruto said the Githunguri Stadium, Government is committed to sup- Kiambu County. porting farmers increase produc- tivity. sources than foreign debt. He noted that the government “Being dependent on for- has removed tax on livestock feeds to make dairy farming more eign borrowing is a slippery af- profitable. fair that can lead us into trou- The Government, he added, ble.” would support cooperatives to Deputy President Rigathi produce livestock feed locally to Gachagua urged leaders to tame prices. work together to confront the challenges facing the people. “Our plan is to use agricul- ture to create wealth and expand Later, the President job opportunities for the people.” joined the people of Kiambu for the Githunguri Dairy Farmers The President made the Co-operative Society Annual remarks on Saturday during the General Meeting. 8th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day in Meru where he opened He said the current the Meru Central Dairy Co- budget supports farmers to operative Union Factory Phase II, grow. boosting the plant’s processing capacity. “We have amplified our engagement with co-operatives The event brought togeth- for their enhanced performance er more than 12,000 dairy farm- in the empowerment of Ken- ers from the county. yans,” he said. He told the farmers that Present were Cabinet the Government is investing in Secretaries Mithika Linturi agro-processing and value addi- (Agriculture), Simon Chelugui tion besides championing Guar- (MSEs), Governors Kawira anteed Minimum Returns to fetch Mwangaza (Meru), Kimani farmers more money. Wamatangi (Kiambu), National Assembly Majority Leader Ki- “We will eliminate brokers mani Ichung’wah, several MPs from our agricultural value chain and MCAs. BELOW: Jubilant using our county aggregation and farmers at Githunguri. industrial parks.” At the same time, Presi- dent Ruto said the Government is determined to ensure the country is more reliant on internal re-

8 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto admiring a Friesian Dairy cow at Githunguri Dairy Coop Society AGM yesterday. BELOW: Governor Kimani Wamatangi delivering his speech during the occasion yesterday. He promised massive help to Dairy farmers in Kiambu County. SEE STORY ELSEWHERE

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10 The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Kiambu Governor Kimani Wama- Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi receiving President William Ruto at Kanjai Primary School tangi has announced that the ground where he landed from Meru. BELOW: The President with Kiambu leaders at Githunguri county government in partnership Dairy ( Fresha ) after he graced the occasion of a Farmers Field Day at Githunguri Stadium. with the national government will spend Ksh 1.3 Billion for various projects in Githunguri constituen- cy. First to be constructed and which is in the process is the building a Sh500M aggregation center at Waruhiu Agricultural Training College (ATC). “The National government will contribute Sh250 million and the Kiambu County administra- tion has already budgeted a simi- lar amount towards the project, said GVN Wamatangi. ‘I assured the residents that my government is working on finishing the construction of Githunguri Hospital with H.E the President promising to give Sh300M to assist in equipping it thus ensuring the residents get the best medical attention, further said the Governor. Further, following his re- quest, the Governor announced that the National government has allocated Sh400 million which will be used to construct a mor- den market in Githunguri Town and two other mini markets worth Sh50 million each in Kwa-Maiko in Ngewa Ward and Kambaa in Githiga Ward. Moreover, the county gov- ernment will also buy milk cool- ers, pasteurizers as well as milk ATM machines worth 100M in addition, the national govern- ment will be donating 30 milk coolers towards the same. The Governor disclosed this information when hosted President Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, during the inaugural Githunguri Dairies (Fresha) farmers' field day that was held at Githunguri Stadium yesterday.

The President’s Digest Daily, Sunday, June 18, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 The Kenyan First Lady H.E. Rachel Ruto arriving in Kinshasa, DRC for the Organization of African First Ladies for Develop- ment ( OAFLAD ) Summit which she officially closed yesterday. LEFT: DRC President Felix Tshisekedi was invited to address the same Summit being the President of the host country for this year. 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, Sunday, June 18, 2023 WherNe oP.ic4t2u3reSs UTNalDkATYh,ouJsUaNnEds1O8f, 2W0o2r3ds Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature First Lady Rachel Ruto addressing the Organization of African First Ladies for First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto delivering the closing Development ( OAFLAD ) at Kinsasha , DRC speech at the 20th anniversary of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Satur- day. Mama Rachel Ruto also highlighted the role and commitment of OAFLAD in addressing issues affect- ing the most vulnerable in Africa, such as health, ed- ucation, economic empowerment, poverty reduction, peace and security. She expressed her admiration for OAFLAD's rich history and impact, particularly in the fight against HIV and AIDS. She urged her fellow First Ladies to continue to build on the achievements of their prede- cessors and to promote the vision of a strong, resili- ent and dignified Africa. She urged the First Ladies to continue working to- gether to empower women and children and build a more prosperous future for Africa. She applauded OAFLAD for its achievements in the last 20 years and encouraged her counterparts to look into the future with optimism and confidence. 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]