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TKhsehPr1e0s.i0d0endt’asilDyigoensltine edition WhereSPatiucrtduarye, sATugaulskt T5,h2o0u2s3ands Of WordWs herNe oP.i4c4tu9res STAaTlkUTRhDoAuYsa, nAdUsGOUf SWTo5rd, s20231 The Their Excellences Signature Since 2013 President William Ruto being received by a mammoth crowd of Githurai residents in Ruiru constituency early today where he official- ly opened the Githurai Market and launched Githurai Water Supply that will serve over 500,000 people in the area. He gave Sh 5 Mil- lion for completion of five Mwiki Primary school classrooms. Last year, the President also gave a similar amount that constructed five classrooms but due to the large number of a big school children population, it solved the problem half way. Now with ten extra classrooms, that acute shortage will be addressed adequately. Said the President,” The building of modern markets in counties, equipped with value addition facilities, will provide conducive envi- ronment, cut down losses and expand earnings for traders. That is our priority in the Plan as we transform Kenya. We also take cog- nizance of the fact that all these facilities attract Kenyans who migrate to the urban areas hence the increasing the water supply.

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The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 President William Ruto acknowledging felicitations from the residents of Githurai Said the President, “The building of modern markets in counties, equipped with value addition facilities, will provide conducive envi- ronment, cut down losses and expand earnings for traders. That is our priority in the Plan as we transform Kenya.”

4 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto after officially opening the Githurai market posing for a photo session with DP Rigathi Gachagua, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi,SMEs and Cooperatives Simon Cherugui, PS Hinga,CS Water Alice Wahome, Senator of Kiambu Karungo Thangw’a, area MP Simon King’ara, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, CS Lands Zachary Mwangi Njeru among other leaders that escorted the President in his Mt. Kenya region five days tour. The Kingpin of the Mountain: The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has earned himself several titles since he assumed the second in command posi- tion last August, an year ago now. Riggy G; Man of truth and Kingpin of the mountain. The no nonsense former Administrator is also a man of many attributes and acco- lades. He was former President Uhuru Kenyatta personal assistant at one time before they fell off due to ideological differences over several issues among them politics of the Mount Kenya region before they found friendship with William Ruto and realized that they are birds of a feather. He is the lead host of the President dur- ing his five days sojourn in the mountain.

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 At Githurai Roundabout: If Githurai accepts you, you get the Key to enter the Mt. Kenya Region which Ruto has always gotten. BELOW: The inside of the Githurai Market

6 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto witnessing the reality of water reaching Githurai people as Water CS Alive Wahome as MP King’ara looks on

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 His Excellency the President William Ruto watering a commemorative tree with the brand new water at Githurai which he had just planted. BELOW: Cutting the tape to signify the official opening of the Githurai market as DP Gachagua, Priem CS Mudavadi, GVN Ki- mani Wamatangi, Water CS Alice Wahome, Senator Karungo Thangw’a and several other leaders looks on.

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The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 The President almst lit the Mount Kenya Region today all the way from Githurai right into Nyeri County

12 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Murang’a Boda boda riders waited for the President at the border of the County where they escorted him through the County to his great pleasure and appreciation. BELOW: The President addressing wananchi at Kenol Town, Murang’a County Kenol Town, Murang’a County

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 13 “Thank you, the People of Makuyu, Kambiti and Makutano for welcoming me in big numbers,” President William Samoei Ruto told those residents as he embarks on his five-day Development Tour of Mt Kenya region. He further told his people that improving the quality of Education, his Administration is implementing reforms in the Education sec- tor, That is why, he said the Government is employing more teachers and improving infrastructure to meet the needs of the Compe- tency Based Curriculum. The System will re-engineer and retool our graduates for job creation and development. This is at Ke- nol Town where the President stopped over in Murang'a County, to engage with Kenyans, as part of his 5- day develop- ment tour of the Mt. Kenya Region. Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata wel- comed the President in his County as he proceeded to the other parts of the Mt Kenya re- gion. So many resi- dents came out.

14 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto with Leader of Majority Kimani Ichungw’a at Kenol Murang’a County. BELOW: The large crowd at Kenol

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 15 Maragwa MP Mary Waithira Wamaua conversing with the President at Kenol and BELOW: Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu addressing their supporters at Kenol Murang’a when they met and escorted the President as he toured the region from today for five days.

16 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President Ruto addressing wananchi at Baricho in Kirinyaga County where he was welcomed by Governor Anne Waiguru. He told the people, “derailing the delivery of government programmes and services for political gain is selfish. ‘The talks between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio will not lead to any power sharing arrangement because we know such agreements un- dermine our democracy and weaken the effectiveness of government. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, Cabinet sec- retaries Zacharia Njeru, Moses Kuria and Alice Wahome, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, MPs, among others, were present.

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 17 President Ruto launched the Kerugoya Kutus Water Supply Project and addressed the people of Kagio, Baricho and Kiburu in Kirinyaga County. Water CS Alice Wahome and GVN Waiguru amongst Kirinyaga leaders accompanied the President.

18 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words The mammoth crowd that welcomed President William Ruto at Kirinyaga County led by their Governor Anne Waiguru. BELOW: Presi- dent William Ruto, Prime CS Mudavadi, DP Rigathi Gachagua, Kirinyaga Women Rep Jane Njeri Maina, GVN Anne Waiguru, Kirinyaga Senator James Murango and Ndia MP George Macharia Kariuki.

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 19 Commissioning of Marua-Gatung’ang’a- Chieni-State lodge road, Mathira, Nyeri Marua-Gatung’ang’a-Chieni-State lodge road in Mathira, Nyeri County. BELOW: The crowd at Karatina Town.

20 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words MP Ndindi Nyoro To President William Ruto: \"Even that dialogue, I'm asking you President to leave it. I have listened to Kenyans who are our bosses and please leave that dialogue and continue working as Kenya moves forward.\" Speaker Moses Wetangula encourages Kenyans to look for job Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah requests Azimio team in the opportunities abroad. bipartisan talks to reschedule their first meeting to Thursday, Wetangula: Kenyans have the capacity to adapt anywhere and August 10. everywhere in the world in the job market so as we cry back Ichung'wah also requests the Azimio team to consider having home there is no jobs, opportunities abound out there. their meetings at public venues like county halls to avoid addi- tional costs as well as Kenyans the discussions. He says this is in line with Kenya Kwanza's commitment to ef- fecting austerity measures at both individual and collective lev- els in light of the prevailing high cost of living and checking ex- cessive borrowing. He says, Kenya Kwanza shall NOT be available to engage on any issues that are of personal or private nature whatsoever other than the one on the list they provide. Azimio talks team lead Kalonzo Musyoka had proposed that the two sides hold the first joint meeting on Monday at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi from 11am. President Ruto has announced a reduction in fertiliser prices Gov't plans to regulate explicit late night content on Tiktok. from Sh3,500 to Sh2,500 per 50kg bag effective August 1, 2023; ICT CS Eliud Owalo has revealed that the government is working says move to increase farmers' yields. towards imposing stricter measures on those sharing explicit The president also said that the government has partnered with contents on TikTok which happens during the late hours of 11 Safaricom to administer fertilizer subsidies transparently. pm to 3 am. Lastly, the president has estimated a yield of 44 million bags of maize this year…

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 21 President William Ruto commissioning of the Kerugoya-Kutus Water supply project at Kagio shopping Centre and later addressed the residents at Baricho Market on their way to Nyeri County.

22 The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Baricho, Kirinyaga County Karatina, Nyeri County

The President’s Digest Saturday, August 5, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 23 Nyeri Governor Mwalimu Kahiga Mutahi Nyeri Senator Wamatinga Wahome Nyeri Women Rep Rahab Mukami Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi