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2 The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words FROM PAGE 1 filled their part of the Ambassa- President affirms that him and his dours bargain and now they are team are always ready to hold Talks week issued a statement asking demanding that the govern- with Raila Odinga and his troops on both sides of the political divide in ment’s side also meet their bar- the good governance of the country Kenya to sit down and discourse gain. on areas of concern believes that provided the Talks aren't’ about a such talks might bring to an end But the government’s Handshake... the demonstrations that have side insists that at no one time rocked the country for months did it decline a dialogue, sub- President William Samoei Ruto now, leaving a trail of deaths and mitting that it was Azimio that destruction of public and private called off the talks when their so Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga properties of unfathomable value. many demands weren't met im- mediately by the ruling party Deputy President Rigathi coalition. Gachagua doesn't want to hear anything like talks as he knows Even now, the govern- too well where such a repeated ment side insists that the talks scenario would leave him in a will not be between two individ- government that he helped cre- uals in the names of President ate. William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as it were The 2018 Handshake liter- with Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila ary left the bona vide Deputy in 2018 but between delegates President then, William Ruto in from both sides as established the limbo, assuming the role of by Parliament two months ago. the unofficial opposition within his own government and as an out- Azimio’s demands sider in the critical decisions of a ranged from opening of the government that he was a key servers, recomposition of the factor. IEBC Board, lowering the cost of living including lowering the Both President William prices of food among several Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi other demands. Gachagua aren't ready for a re- peat of that scenario as it would There are several unre- reverse what they have Planned ported meetings going on be- for the country. tween the Government side and the Envoys and Envoys and However, the President’s Azimio aimed at seeking lasting side, according to the President solution to the impasse and get himself is ready for structured the country back to normalcy talks with their nemesis so long and national development. as those talks wouldn't end up in the handshake and demand for a At Kenyans across the share in the government. country expressed a sigh of re- lieve when Azimio announced Yesterday, Azimio called yesterday the end of the Demos off demonstrations across the which were becoming a big country only calling for Kenyans economic issue due to massive sympathetic with it to lit candles losses of income that so many as a sign of mourning those inno- people and firms incurred dur- cent Kenyans who died in the de- ing the demos. mos. Kenyans are waiting in This, according to political an abated breath what will be analysts seems to be a response the outcome of the secret meet- to the Envoys call to the opposi- ings they believe are going on tion Azimio to call off the demos and only hopes that the meet- and embrace dialogue with their ings will yield a lasting solution opponents in government. to the standoff. Tactfully, Azimio has ful- Shuttle Diplomacy in the works?...

The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 Uhuru ready to talk with President William Ruto Retired President Uhuru Muigai ther supported Raila Amollo Kenyatta has gone viral on social Odinga who lost miserably with media platforms indicating that all state support for the fifth time he is ready to hold talks with his since 1997. successor President William ruto over what has happened in re- The tiff between Uhuru cent days. and Ruto started immediately after Uhuru was declared the At the same time, Uhuru winning President in 2017 after has advised his successor Presi- their second election was nulli- dent William Ruto to serve the fied by the Supreme Court. country well because he will not be in the country’s top office for- It is only Uhuru and ever amid what Uhuru believes is President Ruto who may be the government’s clampdown on holding the reason or reasons the former first family which Pres- why they fell apart, prompting ident Ruto vehemently denies. Uhuru to change his mind to support Ruto as his successor Uhuru has said that he is and pick their common nemesis ready to sit down and have a Raila Odinga for the top job. constructive talk with the fifth president of the republic of Kenya The fallout was so bitter should the president reach out to that Uhuru relegated Ruto the him and invite him for a talk unofficial opposition of the gov- whenever he feels it is neces- ernment they both created and sary. made Raila his unofficial Depu- ty for Uhuru’s last five years. He said that Ruto has not reached out to him since taking Ruto and many Kenyans over the State House saying he believe that decision was not would be willing to engage him Uhuru’s alone, but there were only if the President reaches out several other forces behind in- to him first before anyone. cluding Uhuru’s family led by mama Ngina, Uhuru’s mother. He has advised the Presi- dent to channel his efforts in gov- Recently, government erning the country and steering it side got intel reports and info into the right direction. that the Kenyatta family was funding the demos in the coun- It is however worth noting try hence the bad blood be- that he did not support the presi- tween government and the Ken- dency of President Ruto but ra- yatta family. Former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta Don’t go to Court, Let’s Mediate & Negotiate for you! It’s cheaper, quicker and friendlier! Call us on our hotline: 0713862404 Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta, Uhuru’s mother

4 The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO’S OWN WORDS… “The first 500-acre trial crop in Galana is great success. Next year, with the private sector, we will expand to 20,000 acres and progressively to 200,000 acres in 4 years. This is part of our food security plan to eliminate the shame of hunger from our motherland. Forward always.”… Ultimately, this will sort out the food issue in Kenya once and for all.

The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with other delegates at the UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Italy this morning Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua this morning attended the UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Italy where he held fruitful engagements with the Executive Director of World Food Programme Cindy McCain and the United Arab Emirates Minister for Climate Change and Environment Miriam Almheiri on supporting farmers to produce food for school meals pro- gramme. This strategy, which is one of the ways of mitigating Climate Change, will not only alleviate poverty by providing ready mar- kets to farmers, but also improve the health of the Kenyan children and promote education for equal- ity and equity in Kenya, observed the DP. This, he further said is by working with the farmers in adop- tion and integration of Climate Smart Agriculture practices to produce food for the school meals. The partnership will be providing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua having a chat with Ms Cindy McCain, the WFP Executive Direc- school meals to 10 million chil- tor at the UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Italy this morning with CS Education Ezekiel Machogu dren by 2030.

6 The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 441 TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 Praying at the Western ( Wailing ) Wall in Their Excellences Signature Digest Jerusalem, Israel 2nd Lady, Pst Dorcas Rigathi was in Jerusalem, Israel recently when she made time to go pray at the Wailing Wall in the city of David

The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 Deputy President Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing Kenyans in Rome during a get together dinner after attending Rigathi Gachagua the UN Food Summit during the day yesterday met with Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni where she told him that they have nev- er had a single problem with Ken- yans living in Rome or elsewhere in Ita- ly. “I was ex- tremely happy to hear that from her. I'm a proud leader because of your good behaviour here,” the DP told Kenyans at a din- ner party they held together . “Kenyans in the diaspora have good work ethics, are honest and committed to what they do. We need to tighten the Mem- oranda of Under- standing with for- eign countries so Kenyans are not mistreated when out here working,” said the DP The President’s Digest Daily is taking advantage of The Power of Global Telephony Technology in Social Media Information Super Highway KEVIAN PRODUCTS soci Available in All Markets in the East & Central to reach millions of people worldwide through the different al platforms available. African Region 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. Makongeni, Thika, Kenya Phone 020- 20573313

8 The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing Kenyans in Rome during a get together dinner after attending the UN Food Summit during the day In the words of the Deputy President: “ My only interest is about Kenya and Kenyans. It wouldn't have made sense to bid for Kenya during the United Nations Food Systems Summit+2 and fail to meet Kenyans living here. “We have created the State Department for Diaspora Affairs specifically for the people in the Diaspora. It is not just for the Ministry to ad- dress their concerns. “Most importantly, they are critical in our economic development. The remittances to Kenya is now our number one source of foreign ex- change earner ahead of tourism, coffee and tea. That's why we want to engage the diaspora further. “We are looking at how the government can guarantee investments back home. Many of you have been conned and swindled of your hard-earned money but we want to create a Diaspora Fund guaranteed by the government so that as you come home your savings are intact. We want to guarantee your investments back home.”… 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 Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 DP Gachagua with Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi walking out af- DP Gachagua at the UN Fod Systems Summit+2 in Rome Italy ter end of session at the UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Rome with other delegates yesterday. He represented President Ruto. The UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Rome, Italy, is a Stock- Taking Moment against not only the current global challenges including Climate Change and geopolitical instabilities but the Promises the World leaders make to their people. Participation in this high-level Summit is an opportunity to share the Kenyan experience and learn good practices from others. As Kenya intensifies implementation of strategies for sustaina- ble food security, global partnership and a review of Funding Food System will accelerate zero hunger, improved health, access to quali- ty education, among other Goals under Agenda 2030. The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni who hosted the visiting delegates to a work- ing lunch during the UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Rome where they discussed partnerships for sustainable food systems, among other pertinent issues. Here, the are with Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi A key request the DP put to the Prime Minister was on the need to fast-track resumption of the Arror and Kimwarer Dam Projects, which were stalled due politics which the PM assured him her government is hands on it.

10 The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words IN DP’s OWN WORDS: “We are working with global partners to en- hance food production. But there must be a different financial archi- tecture for African countries because the present structure has been disadvantageous to the continent. “We call upon our partners to look at African issues differently and finance food systems for more production of food and ensure there is surplus.” High Level Session on Financing Food Systems Transformation at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome, Italy. “As an administration we have changed the entire strategy in financ- ing food systems by putting more money at the bottom of the econom- ic pyramid where most of the food is produced. “We have rolled out the Hustler Fund for the access of the majority of the people in the food production. This has enhanced financial inclu- sivity. We have invested over Sh50 billion to boost various interven- tions in the agricultural sector. We have subsidised fertilizers to in- crease food production,” pronounced the Deputy President. Kenya’s DP with UN Executive Director Cindy McCain

The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) pays Prime Cabinet Secretary a visit The Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi had a productive discussion with members of the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. They observed that enhancing integrity and accountability is es- sential for a thriving, citizen-centric public sector. The PCS informed the Board that the government is committed to fostering a values-driven atmosphere to rebuild public trust. TOP, RIGHT & BOTTOM: The Prime CS posed for photo sessions with the Board members, the Chairman of the Board and a senior member of the Board. CONTACT US:- Email: [email protected] Call: 0777 306244 WhatsApp: 0727 306244

12 The President’s Digest Tuesday, July 25, 2023 NWo.h4er4e1PictureTsUTEalSkDTAhYo,usJaUnLdYs 2O5f,W20o2r3ds Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The Their Excellences Signature Digest The Prime Minister of Italy Ms Giorgia Meloni was excited to meet Kenya’s Deputy President who they exchanged niceties on the sidelines of the ongoing UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Rome, Italy yesterday. The DP discussed with the PM on the restarting of the Kimwarer and Arror dams in Elgeyo Marakwet that stalled due to issues which the Italian President also promised to refinance during his visit to Kenya earlier this year. PM Meloni reaffirmed her President’s commitment on the completion of the stalled water projects in the North Rift. 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. Designed, Published and posted Online by Limpopo Holdings Ltd. P. O Box 492-01000 THIKA, Kenya Cell Phone 0713862404 Email: president’[email protected]