by Bedah Mengo
NAIROBI, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenya's major media outlets on Tuesday.
-- The electoral commission has pledged to be more transparent and accountable in its conduct of the Oct. 26 repeat presidential election.
In a letter to opposition coalition National Super Alliance (NASA), the commission said it will embed technical experts from the UN and the Commonwealth as well as representatives of candidates into the electoral ICT team. The media will also be free to cover the announcement of results in the 290 constituency tallying centers. (Daily Nation)
-- A showdown looms in Kenya's capital Tuesday as opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) and ruling party Jubilee supporters stage dueling demonstrations under tight security outside the electoral commission offices. NASA is pushing for the sacking of six officials who it accuses of bungling the Aug. 8 polls. (The Star)
-- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has convened a Jubilee Party Parliamentary group meeting this morning, with the main agenda being discussing a draft of amendments to laws that target the electoral commission and the Supreme Court. (The Standard)
-- Tanzania has retained business permit fees for Kenyan firms after nearly one year of grueling negotiations. The move symbolizes the country's lack of enthusiasm for the 18-year-old trade pact among East African Community member states. (Business Daily) Enditem
