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Top news items in Kenya's major media outlets

Xinhua,April 13, 2018 Adjust font size:

NAIROBI, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenya's major media outlets on Friday.

-- Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Thursday went to Kabarak to meet former president Daniel arap Moi. The visit, coming after last month's truce between Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta has left many Kenyans guessing. (The Standard)

-- The chief executive of the electoral commission Ezra Chiloba was sent on compulsory leave as a result of a protracted battle involving five tenders for last year's general election. In suit filed in court, Chiloba who sued his chairman accused him for orchestrating his removal. (Daily Nation)

-- Absentee land owners would be taxed, the government said on Thursday, noting that those with huge chunks of land will be punished if they remain undeveloped. (The Star)

-- Heavy public investment and consumption have elevated the government to become the key driver of Kenya's economic growth. (Business Daily) Enditem

 

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