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TKhsehP1re0s.i0de0ndt’asiDlyigoenstline edition Where PicturSeusndTaayl,kAuTghusotu2s7a, 2n0d2s3 Of Words WherNe oP.i4c6t1urSeUs NTaDlAkY,TAhUoGuUsaSnTd2s7,Of20W23ords 1 The Their Excellences Signature Since 2013 As President William Ruto commences his 5 days of Western Region tour to inspect and commission development projects, Azimio leader Raila Odinga has thrown a jab at the President’s several countywide visitations, saying he should be in his State House office working for Kenyans. But Raila is coming from somewhere. Since 2018 when he shook hands with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, both Raila and Uhuru never left their offices in Nairobi for country tours to meet with Kenyans or inspect development pro- jects, which is why several of those projects stalled till now that they are being re- commissioned or re-launched alongside new ones. During the entire second term of former President Uhuru, William Ruto, then Deputy Presi- dent, visited virtually all parts of the country in- specting government projects and launching new ones to the point where Uhuru branded him as tangatangaring ( the origin of the phrase Tan- gatanga ) that Ruto ran away with to win the 2022 Presidential election. Raila Odinga is therefore telling Ruto to stop what he knows best, meeting with Kenyans of all walks of life in the countryside and stay back in State House office and work from there. But the President can work from wherever he is; in his car as he is driven along, in his sham- ba, when airborne or at any of the State facilities strewn all over the landscape of Kenya or even while abroad. And not to feel outdone by the President, Raila was on a political tour of Kajiado County in Kitengela, Ngong and outlaying areas on a meet the people tour that was more or less a similarity of campaign trail. The President has been moving out of the comfort of Nairobi State House office and is visit- ing all parts of the country, spending five days in every region that he is visiting. He was in Coast region, Central region, and now in the Western region amidst other spot visits in various parts. President William Ruto in Busia yesterday where he visited various projects He started in Kisii County where he visited twice in the week before moving to PAGE 2

2 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words FROM PAGE 2 The former PM had hinged his storing back to Kajiado County ern big boys to name but a few. hopes on the ongoing bipartisan Government the Amboseli Na- Raila as it is now, and ac- to Busia and Bungoma counties talks between his Azimio and tional Park, which means a before covering the entire West- the KK government to clinch massive revenue boost to the cording to Babu Owino, is on his ern belt before going back to some foothold in the govern- County. own, having been abandoned by Nairobi. ment but the talks looks shaky those who stood with him hither- and uncertain to achieve the Equally last week, the to. Former Prime Minister anticipated results. President also reverted Maasai Raila and his troupe haven't tak- Mara and Samburu Game Re- And it’s natural, people en this scheme of operation In fact during his tour of serves back to the Narok and gravitate towards where power is lightly, they take stock that this is Kajiado today Sunday, he came Samburu Counties, which are and this is exactly what’s hap- exactly what Ruto did from 2018 out more clearer than ever be- revenue boosters. pening right now. where neither he himself nor the fore when he announced that deep state so called, the system should the talks fail to achieve These are acts that have Western Azimio or a combination of Uhuru Ken- their goal, he will blow the whis- endeared the entire Maa com- leaders yatta and Azimio brigade tle to call his people back to the munity towards William Ruto, stopped him from winning the roads and streets fro demos. and not just for now, but for Yesterday, such political heavy presidential election od last year. posterity and more so the 2027 weights from Busia as Raphael So the million dollar Presidential Election. Wanjala, Okiya Omtata, GVN Consequently, Raila has question is this: what are his Paul Otuoma, Fred Gumo and launched a countrywide meet desired results? This must have awoken many known Raila diehards all the people tours in an attempt to Raila and his followers and welcomed President Ruto and counter Ruto’s growing influence And he’s quite suspicious something urgent must be openly and publicly declared in the Azimio strongholds where because whilst DP Gachagua is done, hence kivk off of his cam- their willingness to work with the Raila is loosing by the day going throwing spanners into the talks paign sort of road caravans President and his government by the speeches made in Kisii works, his boss President Ruto starting with Kajiado today. and even support him. last week and Busia this week isn't responding and neither is by Raila’s foot soldiers. Kimani Ichung’wa the lead ne- Interestingly however, Riala Odinga watched all gotiator with Azimio’s Kalonzo. the former PM is lacking such that on TV and followed every- Raila has everything to personalities that moved with thing that was said. One doesn't worry about and therefore put a It is worth noting that him last year as Uhuru Kenyat- expect him not to summon his spirited fight for political rele- whilst Raila invaded the Maa ta, Gideon Moi, Hassan Ali Jo- brigades to kickoff a counter pro- vance and remain afloat political- country of Kajiado, the Maasai ho, Francis Atwoli, Murathe, Ka- gramme to also traverse the en- ly in the country. are all praises to Ruto, led by lonzo Musyoka, several Kamba tire country to quell Ruto offen- their governor Ole Lenku for re- bigwigs, Kisii brigade and West- sive against his Azimio. Bipartisan Talks Problem is that he is fol- lowing Ruto where he has gone. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga yesterday at Kitengela in Kajiado County. Notable absentee was Kalonzo Musyoka.

The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 Azimio leader Raila Odinga requested DP Gachagua to let the Bipartisan Talks continue and hear what he has to say... Gachagua maintains he doesn't think the talks will yield anything Azimio leader Raila Odinga Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Azimio leader Raila Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018, they burial of the mother of the local be peaceful demos and picketing. Odinga fired the first can go ahead with the talks. MP Hon Kawaya. However, he informed the shot when he told the Deputy President right to his face This high tension volley The opposition leader Azimio leader and the mourners that he doesn't want nusu of words between the DP and Raila Odinga insists that should that all the demos that Raila has mkate, being a Minister or anoth- Azimio supremo Raila Odinga the talks fail, he shall signal his ever held in the country were all er handshake as he had previ- took place at Ngorika village, demonstrators by blowing a violent where massive public and ously been all that before. Ol’Kalou, in Nyandarua County whistle for a return to the private properties were destroyed, during the funeral of a Mau Mau streets, looted and people maimed and Deputy President Rigathi veteran John Njogoya Kagwe others killed. Gachagua responded instantly alias Brigadier Kiboko. The DP agrees that that he himself doesn't think the demonstrating and picketing DP Gachagua maintains much pushed talks by Azimio The DP seems to have and such other means of agitat- that the Government in its man- would result to anything new but no time for the Bipartisan Talks ing for issues to be addressed date of protecting Kenyans and as long as they won’t demand and has said as much in many by the government are constitu- their properties won’t allow any another handshake like the one occasions latest being at Mwala tional where the same constitu- more demos in the country. they pushed former President in Machakos County during the tion provides that they should It’s a wait and see scenario.

4 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Bungoma County President William Ruto arriving for Interdenominational Church Service in Bungoma County in the company of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon Musalia W Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang'ula, E.G.H,MP, Cabinet Secretaries Susan Nakhumicha (Health), Moses Kuria (Trade) and Eliud Owalo (ICT), Governors Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega) and Paul Otuoma (Busia), a host of MPs led by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and MCAs. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. — Hebrews 10:24-25.” The President and his Deputy at the Interdenom prayers in Bungoma earlier today.

The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 Bungoma County President William Ruto having a tete’a’tete with House Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula during the prayers at Bungoma earlier to- day which was also attended by a big contigent of leaders from National and local settings accompanying the President. Interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo during the prayers and Thanksgiving Service. The Bishop of Bungoma preaching the Word...

6 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Bungoma County President William Ruto addressing the interdenominational service congregation at the Bungoma Stadium. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the Interdenom Service. BELOW: Choir members offering praise and worship during the service.

The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 Bungoma County: Those who attended A section of the Clergy at the Service. BELOW: Wetangula, Ichung’wa, Nakhumicha and Kakamega GVN Barasa

8 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Nyamira County President William Ruto with Governor Amos Nyaribo of Nyamira, inspected the construction of Nyansiongo Modern Market in Nyamira County that will also ease congestion along the Sotik-Kisii highway. The market, with a potential to attract traders from Bomet, Kisii, Homa Bay and Narok, is part of the government’s broader Plan to build new markets in Keroka, Esise, Kahawa, Kemera, Ikonge and Nyamira Town. Later in Ekerenyo, the President commissioned the Misambi-Ekerenyo Market that will enhance agricultural activities, improve market performance and enhance delivery of services to wananchi. The expansion and upgrading of Nyansiongo Market aims at increasing the number of traders conducting their businesses in a con- ducive and secure space. This investment will empower banana and avocado farmers besides facilitating our country’s economic growth. He was accompanied by among others Education CS Ezekiel Machogu. President Ruto being taken round the Nyansiongo market that is under constuction

The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 Nyamira County Jubilant wananchi waving to their President as he acknowledges their greetings in Nyamira County on Friday. BELOW: Nyamira GVN Amos Nyaribo and South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro at the Presidential tour of Nyamira County on Friday.

10 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Bungoma County COTU secretary General Francis Atwoli. BELOW: Bungoma GVN Kenneth Lusaka & his wife Hon Kapondi

The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Busia County Boosting Fish farmers in Busia President William Ruto having an animated discourse with Bundalang’I MP Hon Raphael Wanjala Fishery is one of the main driv- ers of our country’s economic growth. Yet, its potential remains un- der-exploited. This being so, we have increased our invest- ment in the fish industry — through efficient marketing and active participation of fish- ermen in the entire value addi- tion — to boost the sector’s competitiveness, thereby cre- ating more and better jobs for millions of our youth. In Port Victoria, Budalang’i Constituency, commissioned the Mulukhoba Fish Landing Site whose cold room will pro- cess more than 10 tonnes of fish in a day. The improved re- frigeration will help maintain a long shelf life and guarantee quality of fish from Busia and the neighboring counties. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Sec- retary Musalia Mudavadi, Gov- ernor Paul Otuoma, Cabinet Secretaries Salim Mvurya, Ababu Namwamba, Eliud Ow- alo and MPs, led by the host Raphael Wanjala, were pre- sent. President William Ruto with Leaders at the Fish Landing Bay at Port Victoria. He gave a Sh 56 million cheque to boost the fish Coop.

12 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Busia County President Ruto addressing Busia residents alongside his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, GVN Otuoma and Fred Gumo among others. Governor Paul Otuoma, Fred Gumo and the Fish processing premises around Port Victoria. President Ruto joined traditional dancers accompanied by Hon Wanjala, PCS Mudavadi and CS Mining and Blue Economy Salim Mvulia

The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 13 Busia County The President opened the Busia County Teaching and Referral Hospital Surgical Ward that is complete with a General Surgical Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Unit and Paediatric Unit with a combined bed capacity of more than 90. The President was with Deputy Gachagua, PCS Mudavadi, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha, CS Sports Ababu Namwamba, GVN Otuoma, Hon Wanjala, Sen Omtata and others The reorientation of medical services, placing community health promoters at the centre of The Plan, advances early detection and prevention of diseases, assuring all Kenyans — especially those at the grassroots — accessible, quality and affordable care. The President went to Alupe University in Teso South where he officially opened the institution’s Academic Block and Library.

14 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Kakamega County “It is the responsibility of the Government to grow President Ruto unveiling the plaque for the economic opportunities for its people. That is why we Lurambi Affordable Housing Project in Kakamega are aggressively engaging in Affordable Housing Pro- County. In the function were Deputy President jects across the country that will make our youth con- Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary tribute meaningfully to the growth of our economy,” Musalia Mudavadi, Governor Fernandes Barasa President William Ruto. and Senator Boni Khalwale. Also present were UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala, and MPs Titus Khamala (Lurambi), Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo), Johnson Naicca (Mumias West), Innocent Mugabe (Likuyani), Nabii Nabwera (Lugari), Malulu Injendi (Malava), Fredrick Ikana (Shinyalu), Christopher Aseka (Khwisero), Tindi Mwale (Butere) and Elsie Muhanda (Kakamega County). President Ruto at Milimani,Kakamega County during the ground-breaking of the Lurambi Affordable Housing Project that will have more than 4,000 houses — creating at least 12,000 jobs for the people of Kakamega County.

The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 15 Bungoma County Speaker of Bungoma County Assembly welcoming President Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Governors Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega) and Paul Otuoma (Busia), a host of MPs and MCAs were present. The President officially opened the County Assembly of Bungoma Office Block and ad- dressed Members of the County Assembly. He lauded the Assembly for prioritizing people issues through its central focus on public participation. “County Assemblies must be visible in de- signing solutions to the challenges facing Kenyans. They must endeavour to deal with important issues of the day and ensure that public money is spent prudently and efficient- ly. That is the leadership we look forward to as we nurture devolution in our country,” President William Ruto

16 The President’s Digest Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 461 SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 2023 The His Excellency’s Signature Digest Faith, The Medals Girl Chebet and Wanyonyi also raise the Kenyan Flag in Hungary Once again, Kenya Star girl Faith Kipyegon has stamped her authority to remarkably win the 5000m in the World Athletics Championships, Budapest, Hungary. Congratulations have flown to her from President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi among many leaders including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. “Faith. You are the pride of our nation!” thundered the Deputy President. This is priceless talent. Amazing. Special plaudits to Beatrice Chebet who came third in the race and Emmanuel Wanyonyi for bagging silver in 800m. 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]