Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

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

-- Kenya expected to contribute 4,000 troops to the United Nations that will be sent to troubled South Sudan. Other countries that will also contribute are Ethiopia and Rwanda. (Daily Nation)

-- Electoral reforms parliamentary committee made up of Opposition and ruling coalition MPs finally strike deal on team that will hire officials to oversee next year's polls. The team will comprise of nine members, five from religious groups and three hired by Public Service Commission. (The Standard)

-- Opposition leader Raila Odinga dismisses electoral agency's move to set limit on campaign spending, noting the action will help the corrupt launder dirty money. (The Star)

-- Kenya wins its first medal in Rio Olympics after Vivian Cheruiyot clinches silver in the 10,000m women's race. (People Daily) Endite