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ThKeshPr1e0si.d0e0ntd’saDilyigeosntline edition WherSeatPuridcatyu,rJuelsy T22a,l2k02T3housands Of WWorhdesre PNicot.4u3r9es TSaAlTkUTRhDoAuYs,aJnUdLYs O22f,W20o2r3ds 1 The Their Excellences Signature Since 2013 The Raila Odinga factor & The Handshake philosophy One Saturday morning sometimes in late 2012, former President Uhuru Kenyatta then Deputy Prime Min- ister surprised Kenyans when he organized an impromptu political gathering at Jevanjee Gardens in central Nairobi and brought alongside him William Samoei Ruto, a once Agriculture and Higher Education Minister in the Mwai Kibaki Administration. It was at the height of cam- paigns for the Kibaki succession and it was becoming a big head- ache as to who would be the next President after Kibaki. Ruto was gearing to run for the Presidency on his Party United Republican Party ( URP ) while Uhuru had acquired The National Alliance Party ( TNA ). Raila Odinga was an obvi- ous Presidential candidate on his Orange Democratic Party ( ODM ) and he was the candi- date to beat from all fronts. If Uhuru ran alone in his TNA party and Ruto on his URP party, Raila Odinga could have beaten them early morning hands down. Best of buddies worst of foes: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta & President William Ruto them days A political guru told this PAGE 2

2 The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words FROM PAGE 1 The good old days before the great fall out: Former President Uhuru & his Deputy William Ruto, duo that seemed inseparable and unsinkable ( TOP & BOTTOM ) but they were... fact to both Uhuru and Ruto as much and a strategy had to be as suspects of the mayhem that which the duo had accused whole five years first term of the mapped out early enough to beat had happened in the country Raila Odinga as having orches- Uhuruto Administration. the man who was running for the after the election, which case trated. Presidency for the third time in both Uhuru and Ruto fought at By the time of the cam- 2013. the Hague and got a reprieve This left Uhuru and Ruto paigns for the duo’s second term, when the court found them in- being very bitter enemies with it was obvious that they would That’s when Kenyans saw nocent of the accusation, and Raila Odinga throughout the easily again win the Uhuru on a red cap and Ruto on a yellow cap at Jevanjee gardens PAGE 3 addressing supporters of both parties that had gathered that morning. Uhuru made the first move and informed the Nation that they have joined hands with William to form the Presidency with Uhuru as the President and Ruto as his running mate and Deputy Presi- dent upon the duo winning the race the following year. It is here that Uhuru made the famous clarion pronounce- ment,” Yangu kumi na ya William kumi” - ( mine ten and Willaim’s ten ) to the chagrin of the whole Land and Nation. Uhuru removed his red TNA cap and placed it on Ruto’s head and Ruto also did the same, removed his yellow cap and placed it on Uhuru’s head. 2013 Presidential cam- paigns started instantly where the incident spread like bushfire, not only in Kenya but in the African continent and eventually globally. The entire Kalenjin and Gikuyu Nations went ablaze where other regions joined the frenzied Uhuruto TNA/URP cam- paign trail with gusto and excite- ment. The duo just looked un- beatable and Raila’s campaign machine got slowed down with the might of the Kenyatta and Ruto enthusiastic campaign ma- chinery that got, peradventure, Mwai Kibaki government’s sup- port though unpronounced. Uhuruto won the following year 2013 Presidential election with ease but not without bruises as post election violence broke out in the country that resulted in great loss of lives for so many Kenyans and destruction of mas- sive public and private properties. The bitter end result was the indictment of both the new President and his Deputy by the International Criminal Court (ICC)

The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 3 By early 2018, signs of cracks started showing up as the whirlwind laughter faded away rather ended the hullaballoo and brou- faster than slowly haha of the presidential contest in Kenya for that year. FROM PAGE 2 that Raila Odinga, the petitioner victory. of the nullified election declined They were eventually de- Back to 2013: Uhuru’s 2017 Presidential election which to contest, handing over the TNA team wasn't amused by they actually won, only to be nul- Uhuruto team an uncontested clared the winners of the 2017 Uhuru’s lone ranger decision to lified by the Maraga led Supreme Presidential Election and that go look for William Ruto without Court, occasioning for a re-run enough consultations with them, but they ultimately accepted the The Handshake: The beginning of the End. In Raila Odinga out William Ruto decision by the ’boss’ and got themselves right into the band- wagon and off they went throughout the whole country campaigning and they won. Some people however re- mained suspicious with Uhuru’s moves as he would do things alone without consulting anybody but again he was the powerful unquestionable boss and every- thing he did and said was the fi- nal verdict. William Ruto would suffer the same fate one year after the 2017 election as the same Uhuru single handedly and without mentioning it to Ruto went to look for their common political rival Raila Odinga and whom Uhuru invited to join the Jubilee government again to the aston- ishment of Uhuru’s Deputy Ruto himself, Jubilee members, ODM and all Raila’s supporters akina Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi and many others as Raila didn't alert his men either. Everybody saw the Press briefing outside the staircases of Harambee House that houses the office of the President where Uhuru and Raila shook hands and vowed to work together as twin brothers. Kalonzo’s and Mudavadi’s, Weta’s and many others’ protestations never shook UhuruRaila Handshake and they were told, inadvertently though, that they accept the new govern- ment shape or ship out. They slowly and sheep- ishly and grudgingly joined the new UhuruRaila Order and just kept quiet. This change mostly affect- ed the Deputy President William Ruto as he was no longer dis- charging his official duties as the second in command, a role that seemed to have been usurped by Raila Odinga. When he complained, PAGE 4

4 The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words By the time of their very last meeting at the Bomas of Kenya, it was all evident that Rutos goose was already cooked: The looks alone, told it all. This was the last meeting ever for Ruto to attend with Uhuru and Raila before the Presidential election in August 2022 FROM PAGE 3 It was a big miscalcula- blood. Ruto is unamused and other but don’t even speak to Uhuru castigated him as a per- tion as it is said that his party bitter because when Uhuru each other according to Uhuru’s son of loitering around ( mtu wa Azimio failed to recruit agents needed him most, and when confession yesterday. kutangatanga ovyo ovyo mitaani for polling stations across the not many leaders wanted to be na kila mahali ), a statement that country where many stations associated with him, Ruto stood It is quite an ugly scenario birthed the Tangatanga Political didn't have his agents. firmly behind Uhuru and went because a retired President Grouping that eventually became as far as The Hague with him. ought to receive maximum atten- William Ruto’s Trade mark be- When William Ruto final- tion and protection from the gov- fore the advent of Hustler tag. ly frustrated Uhuru’s plan to When Ruto needed Uhu- ernment that succeeded him but have Raila elected as the Presi- ru the most, Uhuru threw him his refusal to retire from politics By 2019, 2020 and 2021, dent, great emotional enmity under the bus and to the dogs, and joining the opposition which it was evident that Uhuru had ulti- developed, not only between hence the happenings of nowa- he is suspected to be funding to mately betrayed Deputy Ruto and Uhuru and Ruto but within fami- days when both men don’t, not destroy Ruto is his waterloo. was readying himself and the en- ly members of both former and only see eye to eye with each tire Government machinery, the current Presidents, of course What the immediate future Deep State, The System and with Raila and his family being William Ruto is finally holds for both, will be amazing... everyone who cared to listen to the central theme of that enmity declared the him to have Raila Odinga as his and animosity. successor. President Elect The differences between 2022 arrived with high ten- both men, Uhuru and Ruto sion voltages and gloves were seems unresolvable and deep removed by both Uhuru and Ruto in nature and one that may run to fight for the Presidency of the for the rest of the lives of both Nation of Kenya in bare knuckles. men and their families. Uhuru was over confident Ruto and his family and that his candidate Raila Odinga friends because of the bitter be- must win, and why not with the trayal by Uhuru and his family entire government machinery be- and Uhuru and his family be- hind him. cause of the humiliation that Ruto subjected to the entire To a very big extent, that Kenyatta family. made Raila to relax in his known campaign vigour that is known for Actually, it is easy for Ru- many years as he believed that to and Raila to reconcile than government can’t be defeated by Ruto and Uhuru would because minions led by William Ruto. of this betrayal element in their

The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 5 DP presenting a prize to a winning student President Ruto attended the thanksgiving and prize-giving day Said the President, “we have increased support to learning insti- of Mùgoiri Girls High School and Murang'a High School in Mu- tutions to upgrade their infrastructure and human capital. This rang'a County and also launched public free Wi-Fi and opened a will enhance access to a better learning environment and deliver multipurpose hall at Murang'a High School yesterday a more holistic education to our children. Such a student- centred system will help us mould thinkers and innovators to champion our country’s transformation.” Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Ezekiel Machogu (Education), Alice Wahome (Water), Eliud Owalo (ICT), Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Majority Leaders Kimani Ichung'wah (National Assembly) and Aaron Cheruiyot (Senate) and a host of MPs were present.

6 The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 439 SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 Our heroine and hero, our champions: Faith Kipyegon & Their Excellences Signature Digest Ferdinand Omanyala Both President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua posted their Congratulations to Faith Kipyegon on clocking a record 4:07.64 breaking the World One Mile Record at the Monaco Diamond League. Meanwhile, the President also de- scribe as an amazing display of power, speed and character by Fer- dinand Omanyala to grab his first Diamond League win. It is also Kenya's first ever victory in the 100m in this competition. Con- gratulations to Ferdinand.

The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 7 Ferdinand Omanyala grabbed his first Diamond League win. It is also Kenya's first ever victory in the 100m in this competition. Con- gratulations to Ferdinand. President and Deputy were elated by the wins of Omanyala and Kipyegon

8 The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words Murang’a GVN Irungu Kang’ata Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro President William Ruto being walked by the Murang’a Catholic Diocese Bishop the Rt. Rev James Maragwa MP Mary Wamaua Wainaina during the President’s visit to both Mugoiri Girls and Murang’a High schools yesterday

The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 9 President William Ruto awarding a student of Murang’a High School with prize during the Prize Giving Day yesterday Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

10 The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto posing for a photo session with the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Girls from Mugoiri Girls High school and BELOW: Murang’a Boys High School students at the Presidential function in their school yesterday

The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 11 Nominated MP Sabina Chege Leader of Majority and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa KRA Board Chair- man Eng Mwaura and CS Water Alice Muthoni Wahome

12 The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words President William Ruto in Kangari yesterday where he commissioned the Murang’a County Feeding Programme and handed over a truck and cheques to Kangari United Dairy Co-operative. He also unveiled the County Government Smart City Programme. BELOW: He commissioned the Ksh 6.4 billion Ikumbi-Karinga-Kagundu-ini road that will boost connectivity and stimulate entrepre- neurship in the region. He was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Ezekiel Machogu (Education), Alice Wahome (Water), Eliud Owalo (ICT), Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Majority Leaders Kimani Ichung’wah (National Assembly) and Aaron Cheruiyot (Senate) and a host of MPs were present.

The President’s Digest Saturday, July 22, 2023 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words 13 Where Pictures Talk Thousands Of Words No. 439 SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 The His Excellency’s Signature Digest In support of the Financial Sector in Kenya Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi at the 39th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi where he joined President William Samoei Ruto , the bank's management, partners, and customers in celebrating the Trade and Development Bank's remarkable success story. 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]