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Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

Xinhua, October 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

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

-- Several leaders back proposal to reduce the number of elected officials in Kenya, agreeing with a report that the country is over-represented. Kenya has over 3,000 elected leaders that include MPs, senators and woman representatives. (Saturday Nation)

-- Opposition Cord leaders dismiss claims that the coalition is headed for a split saying they are more united than ever. The leaders said they will unveil their coalition's flag-bearer who will face President Uhuru Kenyatta in next year's polls. (Standard on Saturday)

-- President Uhuru Kenyatta to hold a summit on governance and accountability next Tuesday in which he has invited top critics of his government. War on corruption will feature prominently at the discussion. (The Star)

-- The revival of East Africa Community trading bloc has seen the emergence of several regional multinationals in the banking, ICT, manufacturing and transport sectors. (The East African) Endit