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Top news items of Kenyan major media outlets

Xinhua, April 1, 2016 Adjust font size:

The following are highlights of leading Kenyan media outlets on Friday.

-- President Uhuru Kenyatta braves Opposition MPs chaos in Parliament to deliver his government's scorecard. He promised to fight graft and unite the country. (Daily Nation)

-- Troubled national carrier Kenya Airways plans to lay off 600 workers starting May as the country restructures after a loss-making streak. (The Standard)

-- Commercial banks record a surge in bad loans in the last one year, signaling tougher economic times in the East African nation. (Business Daily)

-- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says 19 governors will be charged with abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds in next two months. (The Star)

-- Religious leaders ask electoral agency commissioners to consider early retirement to avert a constitutional crisis should there be a run-off in next year's General Election. (People Daily) Enditem