Top news items in Kenya's major media outlets

NAIROBI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenya's major media outlets on Saturday.

-- Battle lines have been drawn in the tripartite political tussle involving Deputy President William Ruto, President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Seven weeks after Kenyatta shook hands with Odinga and vowed to bury the hatchet following disputed polls in 2017, Ruto, a viciously ambitious politician with eyes trained on the top job, has appeared increasingly isolated in the political game. His allies have now vowed to take the war to Kenyatta's doorstep, a man they believe has let loose Odinga after their unity handshake. (Saturday Nation)

-- The deal to bring Cuban doctors to Kenya has officially been finalized after the government signed a contract on Friday to bring the 100 specialized medics, closing journey wrought with scandals and threats since the plan was announced. (Standard on Saturday)

-- A new malaria vaccine to be introduced in Kenya will reduce the number of deaths in children by 30 percent. The vaccine, known as RTSS, will be introduced on a pilot basis by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization. Enditem