Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

NAIROBI, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Wednesday.

-- President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto dismissed claims of divisions in government triggered by delays in forming Cabinet. Appearing together for the first time since the president unveiled part of his Cabinet last week, the two downplayed perceived divisions insisting all was well.

Kenyatta and Ruto assured the public that they were in agreement and the only politics they would allow is on how to deliver their mandate in the next five years. (The Standard)

-- Environment agency has blamed Uganda for challenges it is finding in eradicating plastic bags mainly in border towns, five months after the ban took effect. Kenya's neighbours have not banned the plastic bags. (Daily Nation)

-- Opposition leader Raila Odinga accused President Uhuru Kenyatta of abusing his powers in making changes to the National Police Service. Odinga who is pushing for police reforms termed the changes unconstitutional. (The Star)

-- Kenya Airways will commence direct daily flights between Nairobi and New York in October marking a milestone for the national carrier. The move will cut flight time between the two cities by seven hours. (Business Daily) Enditem