THE PRESIDENT'S DIGEST DAILY Edition 54 FINAL

TKhsehP1re0s.i0de0ndt’asiDlyigoenstliDnaeilye,dition WhereWPeidcnteusrdeasy,TAaprlikl 1T9h2o02u3sands Of WWorhdesre NPoic.3tu89reWs TEaDlNkETShDoAuY,saAnPdRsILO1f9W, 2o0r2d3s 1 The His Excellency’s Signature Since 2013 Verbatim: Cabinet resolutions concerning Kenyans President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua leaving the Cabinet meeting yesterday President William Ruto yester- day morning chaired a meet- Japan helps Kenya with six ing of Cabinet which consid- Boats worth Ksh 300 M ered policies and State programmes geared towards enhancing access DP Gachagua launched and handed over six patrol vessels worth Sh306 million, with the support of the Govern- to and affordability of food, whilst ment of Japan. STORY PAGE 10 also addressing the adverse effects of climate change as set out in the Administration’s Bottom-Up Eco- nomic Transformation Agenda (BETA). First, the Cabinet condoled with the families of the children who lost their lives yesterday morning in a road accident along the Nairobi- Nakuru Highway. Cabinet expressed concern over the continued increase in road carnage in the country and directed the Ministry of Interior & National Administration jointly with the Minis- try of Roads & Transport to take re- medial action immediately. The directive reiterated that the traffic code must be enforced in a manner that enhances road safe- ty, especially during this long rains season. The Cabinet meeting noted that all parts of the country continue to receive relatively high rainfall. In that regard, and in an effort to sup- port farmers to realize bountiful harvests, the meeting reaffirmed that the Administration shall contin- ue to avail affordable fertilizer across the nation. The Cabinet urged farmers to take advantage of the ongoing Ferti- lizer Subsidy Programme, where fertilizer is being offered for sale at Ksh. 3,500 down from the market price of Ksh. 6,000 per 50 Kgs Bag during the current crop year PAGE 2

2 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words FROM PAGE 1 President William Ruto chairing the now adopted Cabinet Paperless system meetings yesterday cover ing the long rains season (MarchMay) and the short rains As part of drought mitigation fisheries. tion as aptly espoused in the planting season (July-October). measures and the climate ad- The Cabinet noted that Bottom-Up Economic Transfor- aptation programme, Cabinet mation Agenda (BETA), which With enhanced agricultural assessed the progress of the the EAC Common Market is posits socio-economic liberation productivity coupled with other ongoing National Tree Growing now home to a population of as the great task of our time. consequential policy measures, Campaign that seeks to en- 283 million, thus offering our the nation is expected to gradu- hance the national tree cover to nation greater opportunities for The Cabinet further noted ate into the league of food sur- 30%. socioeconomic development that the BETA empowers every plus nations within the decade. through a wider market for Ken- Kenyan to be able to make their Executive Office of the yan goods and services. rightful contribution to national EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF President - Page 3 of 3 through development. THE PRESIDENT Page 2 of 3 IN the planting of 15 Billion Trees. The Cabinet meeting CABINET OFFICE CONSIDERING the overall cost Cabinet called on all Kenyans concluded by noting the signifi- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE of living, the meeting took note of to take advantage of the long cant progress being made in PRESIDENT ongoing State interventions to rains by planting trees within laying the building blocks nec- Tuesday, 18th April, 2023 address the cost of maize, rice, their neighbourhood and com- essary for the full implementa- wheat and other staple food munity as part of the ongoing tion of the Administration’s items; as well as inputs for ani- National Tree Growing Cam- transformative Plan for our na- mal feeds. paign. Contact Us. Contact. Address: Ruiru Mabati Factory, Ruiru Kamiti As a consequence of the In steering the nation to- seminal interventions by the wards gender parity, Cabinet Road: Kiambu County: Kenya; Mobile: 0716 111 444 | 0713 888 State, Cabinet noted with satis- ratified the resolutions of the faction that the interventions low- 67th United Nations Commis- 444 | 0712 888 222 | 0705999222 ... ered the price of Maize Meal to sion on the Status of Women. an average of Ksh. 155 down Email: [email protected] 0111050700 from a high of Ksh. 230. The domestic formulation of policies and programmes giv- The trend is expected to ing effect to those resolutions continue as maize imports are will further Kenya’s place of received in the country. To har- pride within the community of ness the contribution of fisheries nations and cement Kenya’s and aquaculture to food and nu- status as a trailblazer in achiev- tritional security, Cabinet also ing gender equity in emerging considered and approved the scientific and technological Fisheries Policy. fields. The policy seeks to pro- To foster greater fraterni- vide a framework for the sustain- ty within the East Africa Com- able management and develop- munity (EAC), Cabinet also ment of inland water and marine adopted the resolutions of the fishing resources in Kenya’s Ex- Community’s Council of Minis- clusive Economic Zone and terri- ters that seek to enhance inte- torial waters. gration across various sectors; including agriculture, services, The policy identifies fisher- education, communication and ies as a new growth sector by building on the phenomenal de- velopment of the sector over the last two decades, where the val- ue of national annual fish produc- tion increased from an estimated value of Ksh. 9 Billion in 2008 to Ksh. 30.38 Billion in 2021. The Cabinet observed that the long rains continue to en- thuse hope to millions of farmers across most of the country, with their sweat of the brow rendering a bumper harvest; that some parts of the nation are however still reeling from the effects of the cyclic drought that has ravaged the country over the last four years. Whereas the rains are re- ducing the severity of drought in the affected counties, Cabinet noted with regret that the rains have in some instances occa- sioned flash floods that have re- sulted in livestock deaths. The Cabinetlauded the on- going humanitarian support to vulnerable households being un- dertaken jointly by the National Government, the County Govern- ments, development partners, and Kenyans of goodwill includ- ing corporates.

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 Serious Cabinet members busy in their workstations at the Cabinet yes- terday led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, PCS Musalia Mudavadi and their other colleagues. The President, Dr William Ruto as usual chaired the Cabinet meeting. All photos in this page depict the meeting taking place at State House.

4 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi leads colleagues CS Mutua and Chelugui and Namwamba after Cabinet meeting yesterday Cabinet Secretaries leaving their weekly meeting at State House yesterday. CS Trade Moses Kiarie Kuria

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 CS Lands Zacharia Mwangi Njeru and EAC/ASAL CS Rebecca Miano leav- CS Roads and Transport Kipchumba Murkomen and CS Defense Adan Dua- Cabinet Secretaries Davis Kipchirchir-Power, Salim Mvulia-Blue Economy, Florence Bore-Labour and Aisha Jumwa P/Service

6 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President lauds Global Fund’s Ksh 225 Billion in Kenya’s Health President William Ruto with all the 47 Governors at State House where sector they all received the 20,000 cylinders of health Oxygen for their hospitals President William Ruto has lauded Githinji Gitahi noted that the cylin- development partners for their con- ders will serve at least 320 medical tribution in Kenya’s public health. care facilities. He said “close and strong” The President said the Gov- collaboration with them has ena- ernment’s commitment goes be- bled Kenya defeat diseases such as yond the traditional delivery of Malaria, HIV/Aids and Tuberculosis. health services as a public good. In particular, he pointed out “We are intervening radi- at the Global Fund for its engage- cally to make the healthcare inclu- ments that have furthered the reali- sive, accessible, affordable and of sation of the Universal Health Cov- high quality.” erage. Even with resource con- In the past two decades, the straints, the President explained President went on, the Fund has in- that a new funding plan has been vested more than Sh225 Billion in opened up to accommodate more Kenya. partners. “Our partnerships have been More than 20 Governors remarkable; they have facilitated were present. high-impact strategic health pro- grammes in the country.” Council of Governors Chair- person Anne Waiguru said Coun- He was speaking at State ties are pursuing strategic inter- House in Nairobi where he flagged ventions that will make healthcare off more than 20,000 medical oxy- affordable. gen cylinders to the 47 Counties. “We commit to providing The Global Chief Executive quality healthcare to every Kenyan Officer of Amref Health Africa across the country,” she said.

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 President William Ruto met with all the 47 County Governors at State House yesterday where they discussed the state of things in all health facilities in the country where the devolved units are the ones in charge of administration. Improvement thereof is the way out. The President’s Digest Daily is taking advantage of The Power of Global Telephony Technology in Social Media Information Super Highway to reach millions of people worldwide through the different social platforms available. Kenyans are reading it in their millions too. Let them know what you sell, what you do, what you offer as services etc. Call 0713862404 to buy competitive space in this Online Newspaper

8 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words “Congratulations Hellen Obiri for your usual fearless performance. Your 2023 Boston Marathon victory is fully merited. Thank you for confirming Kenya as an athletics powerhouse,” posted an elated President William Ruto for these Athletes for making Kenya proud. :Congratulations Evans Chebet for triumphantly defending your Boston Marathon title. Well in Benson Kipruto for bringing home Bronze. Your incredible outing highlights your daredevil attitude. Eliud Kipchoge, you are the beast: an inspiration to generations to dream far beyond their potential. Hongera,” Posted the President

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 President William Ruto yesterday hosted the Muslim community in Kenya for iftar dinner at State House Nairobi. He said this a time of reflection for remembering each other. BELOW: The President, Prime CS Mudavadi, House Speaker, Defense CS Aden Duale and Blue Economy and Mines CS Salim Mvulia

10 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Japan helps Kenya with six Boats worth Ksh 300 Million Deputy President flagging off one of the fishing boats The Blue Economy and What DP Fisheries sector is an Gachagua important enabler of the Bottom-Up Economic said Transformation Agenda. It is an opportunity for jobs, wealth creation, food security and absorption of carbon from the marine eco-system - which is key to tackling climate change. This partnership will invigorate the economies of the coastal counties- Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, and Taita Taveta.

The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi yesterday held talks with Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Win- ston the founder of Living Word Christian Centre Church, Chicago, Illinois-USA who is in Kenya as part of his Africa tour. They shared among other issues, how the church can collaborate with various institutions set up by government in service to the people. Dr. Bill Winston is an international minister of the word of faith with a global impact across six continents and an organization of more than 800 churches and ministries under his spiritual cov- ering in the United States and around the globe. Dr. Bill Winston praying for CS Mudavadi after their talks at the CSs office in Nairobi yesterday KEVIAN PROD- Available in All Markets in the East & Central African Region Address: Opposite Engen Petrol Station, Factory Road, Off Garissa Road, Makongeni, Thika, Kenya Phone 020- 20573313

12 The President’s Digest Daily, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 389 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 The Digest DailyHis Excellency’s Signature President lauds Global Fund’s Ksh 225 Billion in Kenya’s Health sector Don’t go to Court, Let’s Mediate & Negotiate for you! It’s cheaper, quicker and friendlier! Call us on our hotline: 0713862404 President Ruto flagging off 20,000 Oxygen cylinders to 47 counties Designed, Published and posted Online by Limpopo Holdings Ltd. P. O Box 492-01000 THIKA, Kenya Cell Phone 0713862404 Email: president’[email protected]