ATTENDED THE LAUNCH OF ICT HUBS IN MERU

Attended the official opening ceremony of Mitunguu Technical Training Institute and the inauguration of the ICT Lab in South Imenti Sub County, alongside His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Subsequently, I accompanied His Excellency the President and H.E the Deputy President to the official opening of Mukiria Technical Training Institute in Central Imenti Sub County and the launch of its Digital Hub.

Other leaders in attendance included CS Mithika Linturi; CS Moses Kuria; CS Education Ezekiel Machogu; PS ICT Eng. John Tanui; PS TVET Esther Mwiria; Kawira Mwangaza, Governor Meru County; Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah; Kathuri Murungi, Senator Meru County; John Paul Mwirigi MP Igembe South; Mpuru Aburi, MP Tigania East; Dorothy Muthoni Nominated MP; Moses Kirima MP Central Imenti; Rahim Dawood MP Imenti North; Dr. Mwiti Shadrack MP South Imenti; Rindikiri Mugambi MP Buuri and Amb. Francis Muthaura.

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KENYA AND ESTONIA STRENGTHEN TIES FOR DIGITAL COLLABORATION

Engaged in discussions with Estonian Ambassador, Daniel Erik Schaer, the first Estonian Ambassador to Kenya. This is a significant step towards fostering stronger digital ties between Kenya and Estonia. Our deliberations centered on harnessing Estonia’s exemplary practices in digitalization, that have positioned it as a global best-case scenario for benchmarking. Through mutual learning and exploring potential areas of cooperation, both countries aim to fortify their digital foundations, contributing to global innovation and effective digital governance.
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ATTENDED CABINET COMMITTEE MEETING

Pleased to have attended, earlier today, a Cabinet Committee Meeting, chaired by H.E. the Deputy President, Hon Rigathi Gachagua, EGH, at the Deputy President’s Residence in Karen, Nairobi.

Pleased to attend bilateral talks between H. E. the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, with H. E. Klaus Werner Iohannis, President of Romania. Later, I accompanied the visiting Head of State to the Mausoleum of Kenya’s first President Jomo Kenyatta at Parliament Buildings, as his Escort of Honour.

Pleased to receive Romanian President, H.E Klaus Werner Iohannis, as his Escort of Honour, on behalf of his host, H.E. the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NYANZA WOMEN(PANY)LAUNCH

Pleased to have made the keynote address at the launch of the Professional Association of Nyanza Women(PANY)at the Ciala Resort in Kisumu.

Joined H.E. the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, for a Sunday church service at Uriri TTI, followed by launching of a Digital Lab at the same institution and finally a meeting with farmers at the SONY Sugar Guest House in Migori County.

Joined H.E the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, on a visit to Victory Fish Farms at Sindo, on the shores of Lake Victoria then, later, for the commissioning of Homabay Pier. The Blue Economy is at the heart of our Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) for this region.

Joined H. E. the President, Dr. William Ruto, PhD, CGH, for the commissioning of upgrading of Mfangano Ring Road to Bitumen standards. The ring road will open up the Island for entrepreneurship and trade.

Set in motion the preparatory process for CONNECTED AFRICA 2024 SUMMIT, at a meeting with industry leaders, and digital tech thought leaders. CONNECTED AFRICA takes over from CONNECTED KENYA, as a much bigger continental forum for Africa, to be hosted here in Kenya.

Pleased to preside over the official opening ceremony of the Second East African Communications Organization (EACO) Posts And Logistics (EPLF) Forum, this morning, in Mombasa.

Attended the last day of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) at KICC, during which H.E. the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PHD, EGH, led other African Heads of State and Government in reaffirming their commitment to the Nairobi Declaration and their determination to push for a new phase in the global climate action, and sustainable development agenda that gives the future of socio-economic transformation a distinct and affirmative African character.

Attended Africa Climate Summit 2023, at KICC, where H.E. the President, Dr. William Ruto, PhD, CGH, led other African Heads of State and Government in declaring their firm commitment to combating the adverse effects of climate change on the continent.

Pleased to receive Chadian President H.E Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as his Escort of Honour, on behalf of his host, H.E. the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH. The Chadian President  arrived in the Country for  the African Climate Summit.

Had the distinguished honour and privilege to join H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, and the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua; Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, and other Christian faithful in Bungoma, for an inter-denominational church service at the Bungoma Airstrip.

Pleased to hold consultative meeting with USA Ambassador Meg Whitman, to explore further areas of cooperation and deepening of partnership in Digital Technology between Kenya and the United States.

Escort of honour for visiting South Sudan President H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit, on his arrival at JKIA

Pleased to have participated in the talks at the devolution conference in Eldoret

Launch of Public WI-FI at Ukunda Market, Kwale County.

Joined H.E the President Dr. William Ruto, in State House Nairobi, for a meeting with Members of Parliament from Nyanza. The session focused on development in the Lake region.

Together with other colleagues, attended a full Cabinet meeting  at State House, Nairobi, chaired by H.E the President, Dr. William Ruto, PhD, CGH.

As Escort of Honour, accompanied  Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mutua, to JKIA, to receive Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, who was on an official visit to Kenya.

Together with other Cabinet Secretaries,  attended a full Cabinet meeting, chaired by H.E. the President, Dr. William S. Ruto, PhD, CGH, at State House, Nairobi.

Joined His Excellency the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, for a meeting with International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. The ITU Secretary General  was in Nairobi on an official visit.

Gave a keynote address at a special reception at the British High Commissioner’s Residence, to celebrate the creation of 150,000 jobs for Kenyan youth, by the friendly Government and people of the United Kingdom, through the Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund.

Attended a full Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, chaired by H.E the President, Dr. William Ruto, PhD, CGH.

Courtesy visit to  Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Masika Wetang’ula, EGH, in his office in Parliament Buildings.

 KBF National League playoffs at the Nyayo National Stadium.

Breakfast meeting with Gor Mahia FC officials and players.

Courtesy visit to the Governor of Kisumu County, Hon. Prof. Anyang Nyong’o.

 Hosted by St. Mary’s School, Yala, Old Boys Association (YOBA) for a thanksgiving dinner.

Discussion with Homabay County Women Rep, Joyce Osogo Bensoudah on how to leverage on Technological innovations and Digital Entrepreneurship for purposes of Women Empowerment.

Officially opened the Vertical EdTech Summit in Nairobi.

Consultative meeting with CEOs of Mobile Network Providers (MNOs).