Top news items of leading Kenyan media outlets

The following are news highlights of leading Kenyan media outlets on Monday.

-- There will be more plastic waste in the oceans across the world than fish by 2050, according to a survey by an environmental agency. The Ocean Sole Foundation study notes failure by Kenya to impose a ban on plastics has led to uncontrolled choking of sea life in the Indian Ocean. (Daily Nation)

-- Ruling coalition Jubilee and Opposition politicians hold parallel rallies in Nairobi to drum up support for President Uhuru Kenyatta and his challenger Raila Odinga. More rallies are expected to be held in coming weeks as country gears to 2017 elections. (The Standard)

-- Kenya to have a new Chief Justice by the end of the week as Judicial Service Commission officials retreat to The Hague to choose the top candidate after concluding interviews. (The Star)

-- Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee to hold its first meeting in a controlled interest-rate regime Tuesday. The meeting will decide on the CBK rate which will determine what banks will charge in coming months. (Business Daily)

-- Kenya's women football team Harambee Starlets brave a tough battle from Ethiopia to win 3-2 and qualify for the inaugural 2016 Cecafa tournament. (People Daily) Endit