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Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

Xinhua, November 26, 2016 Adjust font size:

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

-- The process to recruit a new electoral commission boss was put on hold after various government agencies failed to clear five shortlisted candidates. (Saturday Nation)

-- Importers of second-hand vehicles want the revenue authority to withdraw the formula used to calculate duty for commercial vehicles, noting it is subjecting them to higher taxes as compared to their private vehicle counterparts. (The Star)

-- Treasury will direct much of its spending in the 23 billion U.S. dollars next financial year budget to infrastructure projects, education, health and the general election, the Budget Policy Statement shows. (The Standard on Saturday)

-- East African Legislative Assembly on Friday forced to shelve discussions on a Bill to control use of plastics in the region after Kenyan manufacturers opposed it. The Bill, according to the assembly, would now be discussed next year. (The East African) Endit