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TKhsehP1re0s.i0d0endta’silDyigoenstline edition Where PicTtuuersdeasyT, AaulgkusTth8,o2u0s2a3nds Of Words WhereNPoi.c4t5u1res Talk ThToUuEsSaDnAdY,sAOUfGWUoSTrd8s, 2023 1 The Their Excellences Signature Since 2013 President William Ruto has government went rogue and did His Excellency President William Ruto: He has declared that the pronounced to the Nation whatsoever it wanted to do that Cost of Living won’t form part of the Talks between KK Govern- that he wants a strong plunged the Nation to the eco- ment and Azimio Party as the government is already addressing opposition that will check and nomic pit the country is in to- the issue through subsidized production of farm inputs that is balance any excesses in his gov- day, simply there lacked any giving the country a bumper harvest in two months time... ernment. voice to noise to government about the bad things it did. He urged the opposition leader Raila Odinga to actively He said he would like to play the role of the opposition in- have an opposition that would stead of organizing and leading check and balance his govern- demonstrations which are caus- ment to avoid it going rogue like ing havoc and untold suffering to all governments that govern Kenyans through destruction of without opposition. properties, loss of lives and busi- nesses and jobs for ordinary Due to lack of opposition Kenyans. in the country, the government went on a borrowing spree that He declared that he will has placed the country into a protect the constitution in its pro- very dangerous situation of al- vision for a strong and vibrant op- most being declared bankrupt. position. “So many Kenyans who The President was re- dared oppose the handshake sponding to questions from Royal policies were sacked from their Media Services Inooro pro- jobs, punished while over 200 gramme, Kiririmbi. innocent Kenyans died mysteri- ously and their bodies dumped He told his interviewers in forests and rivers.” decried Mike Njenga and Nderitu Wai- the Head of State. hura that one of the reasons why he’s not keen to have a personal The President said he dialogue with opposition leader wouldn't like to lead the country Raila Odinga is because he high- to such a situation or scenario ly suspects that all that Raila but then it is only when one wants is a handshake like the knows that there is a watchful one he had with former President eye that can avoid such atroci- Uhuru Kenyatta which killed the ties. opposition in the country. He maintained that he As a result of having no wouldn't preside over a regime opposition in the country, the PAGE 2

2 The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words FROM PAGE 1 ies getting cabinet positions. President Ruto fielding questions from RMS journalists That is how the first op- that would not respect the consti- tution especially on the provision position was killed. It took many of the opposition. years, up to to 1991 to revert back the country to multiparty On the much hyped dia- democracy which paved way for logue between his government what is in the constitution today. and the Azimio opposition party, It is none other than Raila he said the talks thereof will be Odinga who has attempted to premised on five points. undermine the multiparty party democracy in the country by They include the IEBC composi- always seeking to join govern- tion as legislated by parliament, ment whenever he looses a the 2/3 gender rule, the establish- presidential election. ment of the opposition office, the enhancement of the NGAAF-CDF He held handshakes with and the embedment of the Prime Moi, Kibaki and Uhuru that liter- Cabinet office. ally attempted to revert Kenya back to an unchecked govern- He urged opposition lead- ance which results in disastrous er Raila Odinga to accept the ver- political upheavals in the coun- dict of the people of Kenya where try. they elected him ( Ruto ) as the President and Raila Odinga, hav- Interestingly, it was Uhu- ing become number two, as- ru Kenyatta, just like his father sumed the role of the opposition did, that invited Raila Odinga to which he should embrace and leave the opposition in 2018 lead effectively. and join his government which wrought a situation of un- The Head of State remind- checked governance that did all ed Raila and the opposition that the excesses that happened in one year has already gone where Kenya between 2018 t0 2022. he and his government have dis- charged their mandate but the Reports in the media in- opposition has failed to discharge dicate that Opposition leader its role, only engaging in demon- Raila Odinga has given the strations that has caused deaths President up to October 30th to of innocent Kenyans and destruc- hold talks with Azimio or else tion of Kenyans’ properties. they would make the country ungovernable. Kenya became a multipar- ty democracy upon attainment of Talks between KK and independence from Britain in Azimio are scheduled for tomor- 1963 where two main political row Wednesday at Bomas of parties contested for the leader- Kenya to dialogue on the five ship of the country; KANU and issues. KADU. The standoff that’s ob- KANU won the election taining is that Azimio insists that and formed government with Jo- an agenda item of cost of living mo Kenyatta becoming first the must be included in the talks Prime Minister and later the Pres- while the government side in- ident. sists that the matter is already being addressed in the Govern- The opposition was led by ment’s Plan as enshrined in its Daniel Arap Moi, Ronald Ngala, manifesto and as such no need and many others. to discuss on a matter that is already under active implemen- But Kenyatta designed a tation. situation where he called the op- position leaders and gave them The country is holding its positions in government with breath as the day of the Talks Daniel Arap Moi becoming the dawns tomorrow. Vice President and other luminar- ...But Kenyatta designed a situation where he called the opposition leaders and gave them positions in government with Daniel Arap Moi becoming the Vice President...

The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 During Inooro TV's Kiririmbi talk show at State Lodge Sagana, Nyeri “We are on course with the implementation of the Bottom-Up Econom- ic Agenda; the journey of transforming Kenya and the work of serving the people,” Pres Ruto “We have made interven- tions that will turn around the tea, coffee, maize and milk sectors and increase returns for farmers. We will not stop until our ag- riculture sector is fully productive and our farm- ers take home maximum returns,” President Ruto

4 The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto launching the tarmacking of the 45-Kilometre Ichamara-Rutune in Mukuruwe-ini, Nyeri County. “The Government will ensure that all the ongoing road construction across the country are completed on time before new ones are started. This will minimise wastage even as we work towards improving our infrastructure to enhance connectivity and boost trade.”

The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 President William Ru- to Commissioning the Othaya Sewerage Project - Last Mile Connectivity. He also addressed the people and traders of Othaya Town after the cere- mony. He said, “Stalled Government projects will be reopened, ex- panded and modern- ized. We are starting afresh so that every project is completed in line with the late President Mwai Kibaki’s rallying call that Kazi Iendelee.”

6 The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words In Tetu constituency, the President commissioned the 2,500-acre Kaigunji Irrigation Project that will increase the value of horticultural products by Sh500 Million a year and create at least 15,000 jobs. Said the Head of State, “Our investment initiatives in irrigation farming are geared towards increasing the acreage of land under agri- culture to boost food production, thereby reduce the cost of living.” President William Ruto was yesterday on Day three of his five-day working tour of Mt Ken- yawhich ended on a high note with the launch and commission- ing of various projects in Mukur- weini, Othaya, Tetu and Nyeri Town constituencies of Nyeri County. The President also en- gaged farmers and traders in the constituencies on various mat- ters, especially reforms in the Ag- riculture sector. In the tea, coffee and dairy subsectors particularly, which the President has assigned the Depu- ty President to reform, the DP said that they will stop at nothing until they are all streamlined.

The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 No. 451 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 Thank you! People of the Mountain for hosting me Their Excellences Signature Digest Daily for five days. Ahsanteni It is imprudent for Raila sana– President Ruto Odinga to give the President ultimatums It doesn't auger well with the majority of Kenya citizens when the for- mer Prime Minister and Opposition leader Raila Odinga speaks de- rogatorily about the President’s hands being ‘dirty’ and therefore disin- terested in shaking them. It is him who wants a handshake. It is equally un-statesmanship for the opposition leader to threaten the existence of the State by declaring that he and the Azimio opposition party will make Kenya ungovernable and make the government non functional. In military terms, this is tantamount to declaration of war for the State and preparation for a coup de tat. Yes, of course Hon Raila Odinga, a friend of all of us is embittered by his loss of the presidency and has every reason to express his disap- pointment and pain thereof. But he must reminiscent of the potential dangers of issuing declarato- ry messages that can ignite National political catastrophe of Some Grand Canyon Proportions. Giving the President an ultimatum isn't and hasn't been and can’t be a solution to address a dispute. He said that by 30th October, if the President won’t have met with them for the Talks, then they ( Azimio ) will make government non- functional. Really? So unfortunate a statement from a statesman!

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The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 Along the Presidential route, mammoth crowds came out to meet and listen to the President and his entourage of leaders from the the Mt Kenya region.

10 The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The President conversing with an elderly lady after he commissioned the Field-Marshal Muthoni wa Kirima Transport Terminus in Nyeri Town and later addressed Nyeri Town traders and residents. The President Pledged Sh150 Million Government support for the expansion of a modern market in the town that will also be in- stalled with free Wi-Fi. “The deliberate Government intervention to modernise markets and support traders — through training and access to affordable credit — will increase their earnings, support more livelihoods and drive our economic growth in the long-run. That is the Plan,” said the Head of State.

The President’s Digest Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Many wananchi were excited to receive the President in Nyeri County This shosh was most excited to interact with the high and yesterday. Many leaders accompanied the President, who included: mighty yesterday. The Deputy President had this to say, Deputy President H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH, Prime Cabinet Secretary “As President William Ruto launched the ultramodern Field Hon Musalia W Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries Onesimus Kipchumba Marshall Muthoni Kirima Transport termini in Nyeri County Murkomen and Mithika Linturi, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, MPs and today, free WiFi will be installed at the park to ease com- MCAs led by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah were present. Also in- munication and contribute to driving the Digital economy teracted with dairy farmers in Mukurwe-Ini. for our youth, who will utilise the over 600 business stalls in the Bus Park.” Meanwhile, the restaurants, 240 matatu spaces and 98 pas- senger waiting bays, will smoothen traveling and improve customer experience. 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.

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