Top news items in major Kenyan media outlets

NAIROBI, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Monday.

-- Chicken served at some popular fast-food cafes in Nairobi could be laced with toxic cocktail of bacteria and in some cases chemicals that could cause cancer. Tests showed that ready-to-eat chicken is contaminated with bacteria such as E. coli, salmonella, staphylococcus and coliforms. It also tested positive for sodium metabisulphite, a preservative that scientists have said causes cancer if consumed in large amounts. Experts noted that while proper cooking should eliminate most of the bacteria, their presence shows laxity in adherence to hygiene standards and bad cooking. (Daily Nation)

-- A majority of the dismissed election petitions were anchored on electronic result transmission failure, which did not have effect on the outcome of the polls. Only three governor elections were dismissed out of 35 cases while all 15 senator petitions were thrown out. Out of the 98 MPs whose wins were challenged, only seven have been dethroned. (The Standard)

-- Opposition chief Raila Odinga's possible fifth stab at the presidency in 2022 continued to stir heated debate within the National Super Alliance outfit, with his supporters noting he should retire. (The Star)

-- The World Bank has offered billions of dollars to Kenya's private firms as the lender changes tact in bid to spur economic growth. (Business Daily) Enditem