Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

The following are news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Friday.

-- Opposition Cord leader Raila Odinga on Thursday dared President Uhuru Kenyatta to arrest him over allegations of inciting Kenyans to chaos as the political heat ahead of the August elections intensified. (Daily Nation)

-- Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) camp in Kulbiyow, Somalia, was attacked by Al-Shabaab militants Friday morning with the number of casualties remaining unknown. Al-Shabaab claimed they had taken over the camp. KDF said they had sent reinforcement that was able to destroy two vehicle loaded with improvised explosive devices. (The Standard)

-- Striking doctors union officials escape one-month suspended jail sentence Thursday after the labor relations court gave them more time to call off their 52-day strike. Both the government and doctors have maintained hardline positions, failing to end the stalemate. (The Star)

-- Kenyan banks Thursday got critical support in their war against interest rate controls after the International Monetary Fund said the caps would inhibit loan uptake and slow economic growth. (Business Daily)

-- Opposition Cord will name its presidential flag bearer in March as they remain tightlipped over who will face President Uhuru Kenyatta. (People Daily) Endit