Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

NAIROBI, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Monday.

-- Opposition National Super Alliance leader Raila Odinga on Sunday asked United States Ambassador and 10 other foreign envoys to keep off Kenya's affairs as his supporters pushed him to name his Cabinet.

Odinga accused the envoys of failing to address electoral injustices and meddling in the country's political affairs. He accused them of being interested in trade to loot the country and take the resources back to their nations. The envoys had in a statement told Odinga and his lieutenants to recognize President Uhuru Kenyatta as the legitimate leader of the country and stop activities that destabilize the nation. (The Standard)

-- Election petitioners who have lost cases are not only dealing with the pain of dismissal but also a huge cost slapped on them as judges throw out dozens of suits to nullify Aug. 8 poll results. (Daily Nation)

-- Lawyers on Sunday called off a planned five day court boycott which was to start Monday to consult further. The campaign was to put pressure on the government to respect the rule of law and court orders. (The Star)

-- The International Monetary Fund assessors are set to put Treasury officials to task over Kenya's huge appetite for foreign loans when they arrive in Nairobi next week. (Business Daily) Enditem