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Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

Xinhua, November 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

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

-- Kenya seeks the backing of Chad for its Foreign minister's bid to be African Union Commission chairperson. Chad has also nominated its minister for the same position. (Daily Nation)

-- South Sudan government asks the United Nations to reconsider the dismissal of Kenyan commander of the peace keeping force in the war torn nation. The country's government terms as unceremonious and unfortunate the dismissal of the commander. (The Standard)

-- A new report by a London based firm says Kenya is among African nations losing their massive minerals and oil wealth to British companies exploiting weak laws. (Business Daily)

-- Kenya to introduce tolling on its major highways starting next year as it concludes negotiations with private investors for building and maintaining the roads. (The Star)

-- Botswana woos Kenyan investors to take advantage of the country's 7.2 billion U.S. dollars import bill by setting up base in the country. (People Daily) Endit