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📸 The Son of the Mountain had a Successful Day in Office after Representing Boss in Equitorial Guinea 👌

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joined other Heads of State and Government for the African Union Committee of the Ten on Reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in Ciudad de la Paz, Equatorial Guinea.

He addressed the Nine other nine members, representatives of the African Union and United Nations this afternoon on why Kenya remains committed to reforming the UNSC.

Today, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joins the Heads of State and Government from the C-10 to discuss and solidify the Common African Position of pushing for the reforms, which began in 2005.

During the Summit, the Deputy President is expected to also contribute to discussions around the Common Africa Position, which among other demands calls for:

1. Enlargement of the UNSC to a membership of not less than 26.

2. Maintain the two categories- Permanent and Non-permanent with no intermediate

3. Additional two permanent seats and two non-permanent seats for Africa, increasing representation to 7seats (permanent and non permanent)

4. Equatable regional representation reflecting UNGA membership.

5. Veto power be abolished, but if retained, it be extended to the new members including Africa (upon reforms and inclusion to the Permanent seat)

Kenya is among the C-10 who comprise Equatorial Guinea, Uganda, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Algeria, Libya, Namibia, the Republic of the Congo and Senegal.

Kenya has has been at the front calling for inclusion of Africa in the Permanent Members seat at the UNSC. Currently, the UNSC, which is composed of USA, France, Russia, China and the United Kingdom, only allows other countries to participate as Non-permanent Members.

Non-permanent Members have no veto power at the UNSC a position that Kenya and Africa have contested against as segregative. With such composition, and with no veto power, Africa does not take part in deciding at this apex organisation, even in matters concerning its over 1.4 billion people.

Current Non-permanent Members from Africa at the UNSC include Ghana, Gabon and Mozambique.

It is worth noting that Kenya's contribution at the C-10 Summit today is important because the country's term at the UNSC as a Non-permanent member ended in December 2022. There is much to share on good practices and lessons learnt. Kenya is a vocal front-runner in championing the UNSC reforms.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrived at Obiang Nguema Mbasogo de Mongomeyen International Airport, Djibloh Province in Equatorial Guinea Thursday evening for the African Union Summit of the Committee of 10 on reforms of the United Nations Security Council.

Today, at the meeting in Ciudad de la Paz, the Deputy President will address the Summit of nine other Heads of State and Government, their representatives, UN and African Union agencies officials, on behalf of President William Ruto.

At the airport, he was received by the First Vice Premier Minister Clementa Ngema and other Government officials, Kenya's Deputy Head of Mission in Addis Ababa Ambassador George Kwanya, Acting High Commissioner in Abuja James Nyongesa, among other officials.

President Ruto's General will be representing him at the Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) of the African Union Heads of State and Government on the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in Equatorial Guinea.

📸 The Son of The Mountain; Son of the Soil 👌

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will leave the country today afternoon for Ciudad de la Paz in Equatorial Guinea, to represent our President Dr William Ruto at the Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) of the African Union Heads of State and Government on the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

After a very busy day with our Development Partners, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joined the Kenya Prison officers in launching the Correctional Service Week at KICC, Nairobi.

He was joined by PS for the State Department of Correctional Services Salome Muhia-Beacco, Commissioner-General for Prisons Brigadier (Rtd) John Kibaso Warioba, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, among others.

📸 Today, this man has made Kenya proud. Development Partners Forum was a success and quite a PLUS for Kenya 💪 Signed agreements with the Development Partners on behalf ok Kenya.

Keep up the good work Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua 👏👏👏

KENYA WINS BIG! H.E THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT HAS SIGNED JOINT STATEMENT WITH OUR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS AT HUSTLERS MANSION IN KAREN

Today, the Government of Kenya and Development Partners announced key agreements from the Development Partnership Forum (DPF), emphasizing a commitment to effective collaboration and development.

1. Agreed at DPF2023: Development Partners commit to align their support with Kenya's core development priorities, focusing on BETA & MTP IV for targeted impact.

2. Joint Working Groups, led by relevant PS’s, will drive the implementation of the new Coordination Architecture launched today, ensuring effective collaboration and progress.

3. Key agreement at DPF2023: Promotion of effective coordination, alignment, harmonization, and joint accountability for results to enhance the management of development resources.

4. Commitment to support Kenya's macroeconomic framework at DPF2023, aiming to enhance tax compliance, public investments, and access to government services for sustainable development.

5. Deep dive sectoral diagnostics of external funding and results will be conducted, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the impact and areas for improvement.

6. Increased transparency pledged at DPF2023: Both parties agree to disclose all financial support, whether Official or off-budget assistance, for clearer accountability.

7. Addressing administrative and operational challenges is a priority at DPF2023, ensuring a smooth and timely flow of funds to maximize the impact of development initiatives.

8. Next steps: Commitment to align external development assistance with the Government's National Agenda, emphasizing effective development cooperation principles.

9. Increased inter-agency and sectoral meetings at all levels, supported by political, technical, and financial resources, are agreed upon to enhance coordination.

10. Both parties recognize the vital role of the private sector and international development foundations in elevating the partnership to new levels.

11. Agreed at DPF2023: Both parties commit to frequent DPF meetings, both adhoc and scheduled, with the next proposed for May 2024, ensuring continued focus and discussions.

12. The joint statement embodies the shared vision to harness the enormous potential and further strengthen the comprehensive partnership in all areas of bilateral and multilateral endeavors.


Rigathi Gachagua

DELIBERATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FORUM HELD AT HUSTLERS MANSION:

Today, the Government of Kenya and Development Partners announced key agreements from the Development Partnership Forum (DPF2023), emphasizing a commitment to effective collaboration and development.

1. Agreed at DPF2023: Development partners commit to align their support with Kenya's core development priorities, focusing on BETA & MTP IV for targeted impact.

2. Joint Working Groups, led by relevant PS’s, will drive the implementation of the new Coordination Architecture launched today, ensuring effective collaboration and progress.

3. Key agreement at DPF2023: Promotion of effective coordination, alignment, harmonization, and joint accountability for results to enhance the management of development resources.

4. Commitment to support Kenya's macroeconomic framework at DPF2023, aiming to enhance tax compliance, public investments, and access to government services for sustainable development.

5. Deep dive sectoral diagnostics of external funding and results will be conducted, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the impact and areas for improvement.

6. Increased transparency pledged at DPF2023: Both parties agree to disclose all financial support, whether Official or off-budget assistance, for clearer accountability.

7. Addressing administrative and operational challenges is a priority at DPF2023, ensuring a smooth and timely flow of funds to maximize the impact of development initiatives.

8. Next steps: Commitment to align external development assistance with the Government's National Agenda, emphasizing effective development cooperation principles.

9. Increased inter-agency and sectoral meetings at all levels, supported by political, technical, and financial resources, are agreed upon to enhance coordination.

10. Both parties recognize the vital role of the private sector and international development foundations in elevating the partnership to new levels.

11. Agreed at DPF2023: Both parties commit to frequent DPF meetings, both adhoc and scheduled, with the next proposed for May 2024, ensuring continued focus and discussions.

12. The joint statement embodies the shared vision to harness the enormous potential and further strengthen the comprehensive partnership in all areas of bilateral and multilateral endeavors.

"This forum marks the beginning of a new trajectory that defines our common endeavors and aspirations as partners. It is my expectation that this forum will conclude with a good commitment and focus on results because what gets measured, gets done."

H.E Rigathi Gachagua concluded as He opened the International Development Partners Forum 2023.

📸 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua interacting with Development Partners during commencement of the Forum. He is hosting the Forum to engage on development cooperation in Kenya.

This morning, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua held bilateral engagement with the visiting Minister for State and Parliamentary Affairs of India, Mr Shri V. Muraleedharan, at his Official Karen Residence in Nairobi.

The mutual Trade and exchange relations between Kenya and India continues to grow in a number of areas, including Education, Health, Science and Technology, Research, Tourism and Agro-based industries, Real Estate and construction, Banking among others.

Meanwhile, somebody tell the cry baby Governor Abdulswamad Nassir to come and benchmark Nairobi County....warrathis now!!!

Let him stop looking for sympathy through creative shenanigans about the port of msa and other stories of Abunuwasi!

DP Rigathi Gachagua will always serve the Truth Serum whenever and wherever needed...he habours no LIARS and DRAMA QUEENS. Gavana atoe pesa asaidie wapwani bana!

Surely the National Gov't will not give money to County Governments to fix drainage systems and related challenges...Cry baby Governor kindly save the people and stop ranting and blaming the National Governnent for your failures!

— WE ARE SET!

In the dynamic landscape of international development, effectiveness represents the cornerstone of our collective endeavors to alleviate poverty, foster economic progress, and enhance the quality of life for all Kenyans. It is imperative to recognize that the path to success is paved with various forms of engagement, each serving as a crucial component in our pursuit of a better Kenya.

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Today, DP Rigathi Gachagua will host Development Partners at his Official Karen Residence.

📸 AMEFIKA NA AMEFIKA KUCHAPA KAZI LEO

Today, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will host Development partners and address ambassadors at his Official Karen Residence in Nairobi.

The objective of these meetings is to provide high level policies, strategic direction, and interventions to increase absorption of externally funded programs.

The Development Partners Group (DPG) comprises bilateral and multilateral development partners engaged in development cooperation in Kenya. The DPG is the platform for coming up with a collaborative plan supporting the Government's development agenda. This platform. enables the DPG members to share information, coordinate activities, and analyse common priorities to enhance the dialogue.

The meetings will be Co-chaired by H.E the Deputy President and the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

The members of this Secretariat are; The Cabinet Secretary The National Treasury and Economic Planning, The Attorney General, and Cabinet Secretary - Investments, Trade and Industry. The Head of International Development Partnerships' Coordination Unit (IDPCU) will be the Secretary.

As we await the big day tomorrow when Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets our Development Partners, it's important to note that; The Development Partners Group (DPG) comprises bilateral and multilateral development partners engaged in development cooperation in Kenya. The DPG is the platform for coming up with a collaborative plan supporting the Government's development agenda.

This platform enables the DPG members to share information, coordinate activities, and analyse common priorities to enhance the dialogue with the National Government of Kenya, the County Governments, and Non-state actors.

The DPG has two levels of engagement;

(𝐢) The Heads of Mission (HoMs) and the Heads of Cooperation (HoCs)

(𝐢𝐢) Who are led by two co-chairs (bilateral and multilateral) on rotation basis

▪️The Heads of Mission (HoMs) discuss POLITICAL aspects related to the development agenda.

▪️The Heads of Cooperation (HoCs) meet monthly to discuss various DEVELOPMENT-RELATED issues,including briefs from the Sector Working Groups DPG Leads. The HoCs also provide inputs to the HoMs.

Tomorrow morning, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will address ambassadors and other Development partners during the launch of the Development Partnership Forum at his Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi.

Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, mandates the Office of the Deputy President to co-ordinate the planning and supervise the implementation of development partners' funded programs and projects.

In the dynamic landscape of international development, effectiveness represents the cornerstone of our collective endeavors to alleviate poverty, foster economic progress, and enhance the quality of life for all Kenyans. It is imperative to recognize that the path to success is paved with various forms of engagement, each serving as a crucial component in our pursuit of a better Kenya.

The Development Partnership Farum provides a platform for political level dialogue and high level policy and economic developments, on need basis

Chaired by H.E the Deputy President Co-chaired by Development Partners Group, Heads of Mission Co-Chairs.

Participants include Cabinet Secretaries, Heads of Mission, Chair Council of Governors, Heads of Cooperation, Cabinet Office, Non-State Actors, Government Secretariat Office of the Deputy President and the National Treasury.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will address ambassadors and other Development partners during the launch of the Development Partnership Forum tomorrow (Wednesday morning) at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

TIME: 8am

VENUE: The Deputy President's Official Residence, Karen

ACTION: Provide press coverage.

📸 All the way from Mombasa to Nairobi and still he's working. This man DP is overworking. May God keep him strong and ever focused 🙏

MEDIA ALERT:

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will address ambassadors and other Development partners during the launch of the Development Partnership Forum tomorrow (Wednesday morning) at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

TIME: 8am

VENUE: The Deputy President's Official Residence, Karen

ACTION: Provide press coverage.

📸 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua flags off humanitarian aid to people affected by the El-Nino in Kisauni Constituency, Mombasa County. He urged Governors to release more funds to mitigate the negative impact of the enhanced rains.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing wananchi at Barawa, Kisauni Constituency in Mombasa County today after he flagged off the food and non-food items that will help them meet their urgent needs for sustenance.

He was accompanied by CS for East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), and Regional Development Peninah Malonza, PS National Treasury Dr Chris Kiptoo, chairman of the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee Kuria Kimani (Molo MP), Mohammed Ali (Nyali MP), Feisal Bader (Msambweni MP), Stanley Muthama (Lamu West), Paul Biego (Chesumei), Lamu Senator Joseph Kamau, among other leaders.

Our overworking Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has no luxury of time to engage in unproductive 2032 politics that a few insecure individuals are trying so had to pull him into. We have our economy that is yet to be at a state it should be. President Ruto's BETA plan is our focus.

Siasa za 2032 tutapanga wakati wake ukifika lakini kwa sasa tunamuomba Mola atushikilie viongozi wetu ili waweze kuendelea kutimiza ahadi walizoweka 🙏

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently at Sarova Whitesands Hotel to officially open the 40th Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Annual Seminar.

He is accompanied by Cabinet Secretary for EAC, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), and Regional Development Peninah Malonza, PS National Treasury Dr Chris Kiptoo, chairman of the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee Kuria Kimani (Molo MP), Mohammed Ali (Nyali MP), Feisal Bader (Msambweni MP), Stanley Muthama (Lamu West), Paul Biego (Chesumei), Lamu Senator Joseph Kamau, ICPAK officials led by CEO Grace Kamau among other leaders.

Ahead of their elections on Friday, to elect the Spiritual Leader of the church, AIPCA top leadership from various factions have committed to peaceful election and acceptance of the outcome as they vowed to end the issue of factions after the election. This comes after they attended a fruitful consultation meeting held by H.E Rigathi Gachagua at his Official Karen Residence.

Interior PS, Dr Raymond Omollo, and Central Regional Commissioner Frendrick Chisia were present.

Happiest birthday to Mama wa Taifa H.E. Rachel Ruto 🎉🎂🎁 may you celebrate many more years ahead.