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Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

Xinhua, May 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

News highlights of leading Kenyan media outlets on Thursday.

-- Sports betting craze wrecks lives in Kenya as some gamblers commit suicide after losing while others are taking loans to bet, sinking into financial distress. (Daily Nation)

-- Kenya's leading telecom Safaricom makes 380 million U.S. dollars super profit, making it the most profitable company in the region. British firm Vodafone and Kenya government, who are the majority shareholders, will pocket 220 million dollars in dividends. (Business Daily)

-- Ruling coalition Jubilee ready to dialogue with Opposition Cord on electoral reforms the latter has been pushing for ahead of next year's elections, Deputy President William Ruto says. (The Standard)

-- President Uhuru Kenyatta says he will be seeking a second term in office, noting he is the best bet to continue propelling Kenya to prosperity. (The Star)

-- The race to succeed Chief Justice Willy Mutunga who retires next month kicks off in earnest as top lawyers and judges line up to fill the top seat in the Judiciary. (People Daily) Enditem