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Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

Xinhua, August 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

The following are news highlights in major Kenyan media outlets on Friday.

-- Opposition leader Raila Odinga lauds electoral commission officials for agreeing to leave office voluntarily, noting the move paves way for constitution of a credible team. Opposition Cord pushed for disbandment of the team through street protests. (Daily Nation)

-- Kenya Team readies to take on the world at the Olympics Games, which begin Friday in Rio, Brazil. Kenya has been under scrutiny following allegations of doping. (The Standard)

-- President Uhuru Kenyatta on major charm offensive to get votes from Opposition strongholds ahead of next year's polls as he woos leaders from the regions. (The Star)

-- A consignment of 5,000 laptops expected in Kenya Friday from China for distribution to 370 public primary schools across the country. (Business Daily)

-- Anti-counterfeit Agency raises alarm over increase in fake products in nearly all the sectors of the Kenyan economy. (People Daily) Enditem