Top news items in Kenya’s major media outlets

NAIROBI, Dec. 28 — The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Friday.
— Confusion has hit the Education ministry over the implementation of the new curriculum with the publication of a policy paper yesterday to guide the shift from the 8-4-4 to 2-6-3-3 system.
Schools are at loss about the changeover because of the hurried preparation and lack of adequate teaching and learning resources. (Daily Nation)
— An aide to a Cabinet Secretary was yesterday charged with defiling a 16-year-old girl. Reuben Kiborek allegedly defiled the minor at Savora Woodlands Hotel in Nakuru.
He faced an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child. (Standard)
— What was to be a smooth transition from President Uhuru Kenyatta to Deputy William Ruto is turning into a nightmare for the DP after fresh and more serious opposition emerged from within his Jubilee Party and populous Central Kenya. (Star)

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