Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

The following are news in Kenyan media outlets on Monday.

President Uhuru Kenyatta denied Sunday that the country's economy is struggling, insisting that his government is steering the nation in the right direction against the negative tide other nations are experiencing.

His assurance follows news of several companies were either posting huge losses or closing shop, forcing thousands out of their jobs. The President, through his spokesperson, noted that the growth of economy has averaged 6 percent -- double the global average of around three per cent. (The Standard)

New Opposition outfit National Super Alliance has pledged to unite Kenyans across the ethnic divide and increase funding to counties from the current 15 percent to 50 percent. The alliance would move around the country selling the two ideas as campaigns gather pace. (Daily Nation)

The documented number of Kenyans in foreign jails currently stands at 183, but many more could be languishing behind bars out there since their cases have not been reported. (The Star)

-- Treasury has announced plans to set up a special fund to cater for drought as the government moves to cushion the national budget from shocks linked to adverse weather. The proposed fund will receive money from the government and its development partners. (Business Daily)

Kenya leads 10 countries in the region with 11 mega infrastructure projects worth 7.9 billion U.S. dollars, which account for 25.6 per cent of total investments in East Africa. The country is closely followed by Ethiopia and Uganda, each with nine projects and then Tanzania with eight. (People Daily) Endit