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2 The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto Responds To Raila's Call For Dialogue: FROM PAGE 1 Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga claims Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu was secretly in Kenya government or President Nairobi to reconcile him and President William Ruto. William Ruto had invited her. Raila Odinga says many eminent persons both local and international have tried to mediate between Azimio and Ruto’s side but they have been kept at bay by Kenya Kwanza Raila claimed that Presi- dent William Ruto had invited The ODM leader says the visit occurred two weeks ago but the agenda of the day did not see light President Suluhu to come to as the Kenya Kwanza government reportedly kept the neighbouring President waiting for nearly Kenya and mediate between him two days and Raila Odinga on the impasse President William Ruto maintains that he will not have talks with ODM leader Raila Odinga obtaining in the country and that President Ruto kept President President William Ruto emphasizing that he will never hold talks with Raila Odinga in respect of a Suluhu waiting for two days and handshake insisting that he wouldn't take Kenya in the path of a handshake again given what that completely refused to meet her political dispensation did to the country’s body politic, economy and relationships. and Raila Odinga. The Suluhu Story is disturbing Responding to Raila’s al- legations, the President had this Both Kenyans and Tan- tions between the two East Af- serves an apology from Raila to say, \"My friend Raila Odinga, zanians are disturbed rican countries that got inde- Odinga for dragging her in Ken- am off to Tanzania for a human by circulating reports as pendence three years apart. yas politics. capital meeting to harmonise the pronounced by opposition lead- expansion of employment oppor- er Raila Odinga of how the TZ Already, President Wil- Raila should also apolo- tunities in our continent. Head of State Suluhu Samia liam Ruto is in Tanzania on offi- gize to President Ruto for por- Hassan was allegedly invited by cial visit where definitely he will traying him as an irresponsible Am back tomorrow even- her counterpart, the Kenyan meet with President Suluhu. Head of State who would invite ing, and as you have always Head of State, President Wil- another Head of State and fail to known, am available to meet one liam Ruto where the President Kenyans and Tanzani- meet her. on one with you anytime at your allegedly refused, failed, de- ans are anxious to know the convenience.” clined and neglected to meet truth of this matter or if it was He should as well apolo- her for two good days. hot air. If it is found to be un- gize to to both Kenyans and Tan- In another statement, the true, and that the Tanzanian zanians for dragging them into President stated that he has the This is a diplomatic issue Head of State was in Kenya on such an ugly scare and diplomat- metal capacity to handle all is- that would mar the good rela- a purely private and confidential ic etiquette that concerned their sues pertaining governance in personal matter, then she de- Presidents. Kenya and doesn't need any me- diator to agree on any matter that needs to be resolved in Kenya. One issue he categorically remained certain about is any negotiation with former Prime Minister for a handshake or shar- ing of his government with the opposition, saying he’s not ready to kill the opposition and throw the country where the handshake politics had thrown it. The former PM had inti- mated that President Ruto had gone to the extent of seeking the mediation services of the Tanza- nian President to bring them to- gether to which Raila said he was ready but that President Ru- to refused even after having invit- ed President Suluhu. This is a very embarrass- ing situation that the former PM Raila Odinga has thrown himself into as it is not known what else he will tell the shocked world. President Ruto is already with President Suluhu in Tanza- nia for an official continental function where both leaders will definitely discuss that embar- rassing episode that exposed both leaders rather awkwardly. “Am back tomorrow evening, and as you have always known, am available to meet one on one with you anytime at your con- venience.” Pres Ruto

The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Africa must strategically Growth: Boosting Youth President William Ruto. BELOW: Addressing the Summit invest in its workforce if Productivity by Improving it is to grow. Learning and Skills”, the event President William Ruto was hosted by President of said the continent is presented Tanzania Samia Suluhu. with gifted human capital that can drive its transformation. It sought to reactivate the timely investments in education He noted that Africa must and health to drive productivity, fix itself in a lane that will see the stimulate jobs creation and un- exploitation of the skilled, educat- lock Africa’s immense untapped ed and productive manpower. economic potential. This move, he explained, Presidents Lazarus will sustainably accelerate the Chakwera (Malawi), Julius continent’s economic growth. Maada (Sierra Leone), Filipe Nyusi (Mozambique), Carlos “We must — jointly with Vila Nova (São Tomé and Prín- other countries and partners— cipe), Andry Rajoelina design a sound framework that (Madagascar), Prime Ministers will consciously nurture and in- Gervais Ndirakobuca (Burundi), vest in human capital that yields Félix Moloua (Central African high returns.” Republic), Hamza Abdi Barre (Somalia), Vice Presidents Jes- He said he was convinced sica Rose Epel Alupo (Uganda), that if Africa pursues the right mix Mutale Nalumango (Zambia), and sequence of policies, it will World Bank Regional Vice overcome traditional and emerg- President for Eastern and ing crises. Southern Africa Victoria Kwakwa, among others, were “But we will also have a present. chance to transform our popula- tion explosion and youth bulge President Suluhu asked into a demographic dividend,” he Africa to amplify investments in argued. social services such as educa- tion and health to improve The President said this will productivity. help position Africa as the young, green continent of the future and She said there was a the global driver of a new indus- danger of the continent being trial revolution. occupied by the crises it is fac- ing and overlook investments in He was speaking on key areas such as the work- Wednesday at The Julius Nyere- force. re International Convention Cen- tre in Dar es Salaam during the “Yet, this is Africa’s Africa Heads of State Summit on greatest asset; hardworking, Human Capital. multi-talented and industrious.” Under the theme: “Accelerating Africa’s Economic

4 The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto yesterday visited the company which is as- sembling the electric motor bikes that he promised Kenyans on June 1 at Embu during this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations. Said the President as he inaugurated the e-bikes, “we are on track to developing and imple- menting electric motorcycles that will provide affordable and eco- friendly transportation. Our goal is to encourage the adoption of clean energy alternatives that will align with our climate change ac- tion and foster economic growth in our country.” The company doing the assembling is based at Roam Park, one of East Africa’s largest electric motorcycle assembly plant. It is based at the Industrial President Ruto trying the eBike yesterday ( BELOW ). ABOVE, the complete Bike ready to hit the road. Present with the President were Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Governor Johnson Sakaja, MPs Phelix Odiwour (Langata), Benjamin Gathiru (Embakasi Central), Augustine Kamande (Roysambu), and James Gakuya (Embakasi North) among others.

The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 CLOCKWISE: Lady Assemblers at their best. President Ruto ad- miring one of the Technicians who are assembling the e-bikes; A jovial President Ruto that his idea has come to fruition; Ready Bikes for the jobs. Finishing assembling one of the Bikes...

6 The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 442 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 Just how history Their Excellences Signature Digest repeats itself... Editorial -ces available. Kalonzo Musyoka was the one who was nearest to the Presidency. PRIDE MAKES PEOPLE FALL... He was approached by Uhuru and Ruto when they were ICC suspects for a deal to be supported by them but when they come back from a possible jail- UNBWOGABLE BECAME BWOGABLE BECAUSE THEY BECAME SUSCEPTIBLE TO BWOGABILITY... He proudly told them in his house that he is a senior counsel and he knows The year is 2002. It was an election year in Kenya. Uhuru and Ruto became incensed by Kalonzo's proud stupor and aban- A group of opposition leaders shed off their differences and came together doned him, only for him to realise too late that he goofed. He tried to reach Uhuru and Ruto for reconciliation but he was already written off by the duo. They actually defeated KANU and its candidate Uhuru Kenyatta who was Before reaching here, they coined a hashtag clarion motto which they used Cutting a long story short, Uhuru and Ruto got off the ICC hook and won the election where both will rule Kenya for twenty years continously. They became proud and walked in that pride to their win. Today the same unbwogable troupe is running helter skelter to oppose Ruto Who were these people? The unbwogable team comprised of Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha See how history treats proud people? Now the team is scheming how to secretly approach Ruto for a handshake But let's look at the first three; Raila, Kalonzo and Martha who today really and accommodation in his government which Ruto has declared a stone The three as they are today, didn't finish the bwogable term with Kibaki in This is a big lesson for all people to learn that pride is dangerous and it pre- his government as they returned the National Flags and resigned from their The unbwogable team fell and it is seemingly looking impossible to rise up They never went back to government despite many attempts and trials to Pride comes before a fall! Today, they really look bwogabled as they became susceptible to the condi- Ask the UNBWOGABLE TEAM. tion known as bwogability which condition stops one from accessing political leadership for unknown reasons despite all the chances available.

The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 Uhuru Kenyatta: “This gun issue is surrounded by lots of propa- ganda to divert attention from what has been happening. I be- lieve they wanted to plant drugs and guns in my son's com- pound. “I went because of a distress call from my son; I was not drunk, I was extremely hurt. \"I believe they wanted to plant drugs and guns in my son's compound,\" he revealed to the senior journalists.” Is it really advisa- ble for the Ken- yattas to flex po- litical muscles with government? Ill advised to say the least! To say the most, it might have schisms of some Grand Can- yon Proportions to the Family of the First Presi- dent. Go slow and respect the Pow- ers that be would be a wise counsel!

8 The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words On the sidelines of the UNFSS+2 Stock-Taking Moment in Italy today, telling the Kenyan story by Kenyans on Agricultural Transfor- mation by the Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture is commendable. Said the DP, “We must all endeavor to showcase Kenya's Potential on different scopes especially on Agricultural products; the brand that Kenya is known for; Coffee and Tea.” The DP was touring Kenyan stands that showcased the Kenyan produce in Rome.

The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with FAO Director General Dr. Qu Dongyu at the UN Food Summit Systems+2 in Rome, Italy IN DP GACHAGUA’S OWN WORDS: “The Food and Agricultural Organisation has been a key and longstanding partiner to Kenya's quest to food security. “We commit to work with such partners who share in our determination to transform the Sector. “We welcome FAO's plan to enhance its Nairobi Office for effective and efficient delivery on its mandate. “As we take stock of the progress made in strengthening agricultural production under the UN Food Systems Summit+2 in Rome, I held side discussions with the FAO Director General Dr. Qu Dongyu on new and emerging frontiers of revitalising our partnership and investment to fully exploit the potential of the Agriculture Sector.” With UAE Environment Minister DP Rigathi Gachagua and the UAE Minister for Climate Change & Environment Mariam Almheiri in Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Rome earlier today. Education CS Ezekiel Machogu looks on Gachagua met with the UAE Min- ister for Climate Change & Envi- ronment Mariam Almheiri and in- formed her that in building syner- gies and momentum towards the upcoming Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi and COP28 in Dubai in September and December re- spectively, the two countries need to strengthen existing ties in a bid to win over the Climate Change crisis. They met on the sidelines of the UN Food Systems Summit in Rome. They noted too that Kenya and the UAE have had long cordi- al relations for many years which have benefited both States.

10 The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took his spouse the Second Lady Pst Dorcas Rigathi for a tour of the Vatican’s Basilica where they were accompanied by CS Education Ezekiel Machogu, PS Foreign & Diaspora Affairs Dr Abraham Korir Sing’oei and an Embas- sy staff. He said it was a great way of concluding the UN Food Systems Summit whose engagements were highly successful. The beautiful City, which is the religious and administrative capital of the Roman Catholic Church, has a lot that my Spouse Dorcas Rigathi and I have learnt from, moreso, on leadership, he observed. It was also a moment of reflection on the universality of our belief in one Creator in spite of our diverse denominations.

The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the UoN fete as Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama later responds... The PCS said, “We should strive for practical interventions and im- proved commercialization of re- search outputs. The ground breaking cere- mony of the University of Nairo- bi's Kantaria Agricultural Tech- nology and Innovation Centre is a significant step towards revolu- tionizing our agricultural system. Such initiatives should be encouraged in other fields as well.” He further said, “Institutions of higher learning must embrace solution-based research and in- novation to address emerging challenges.” He posted congratulatory message to the University of Nai- robi fraternity, led by Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi and Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama, in collaboration with Elgon Kenya Ltd. for a good well done.

12 The President’s Digest Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 442 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The Their Excellences Signature Digest The First Lady Rachel Ru- The First Lady had met 36 pio- First Lady, Intercessor Rachel Chebet Ruto to has said that the music neer Kenyan musicians at State industry is a vital part of House, Nairobi. Kenyas creative econo- my, and it has immense potential “We had a productive for growth and prosperity. dialogue on how to strengthen She said, “I admired their enthu- the music sector as a key siasm, innovation and persever- source of income and employ- ance. Through MaMa Doing ment. Good, we have plans to organ- The Music Copyright Society of ise national music conferences Kenya is in the final stages of and county music talent forums negotiating an increase in the to empower our talented artists. commission earned by content developers from YouTube from 1.7% to 16.5%. In addition, the implementation of the Blank Tape Levy by the Kenya Copy- right Board is estimated to gen- erate over six billion shillings annually. Faith Wamuyu Faustin Munishi Ezekiel Mutua, organized meet 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. Let's pur-