NAIROBI, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Monday.

-- The government is likely to enforce a total ban on boarding in all primary schools to allow parents to spend more time with children. If the radical plan is adopted, Grade One to Nine, under the new curriculum to be rolled out next year, will be day schools, with boarding only allowed between Grades 10-12. (The Standard)

-- Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga has criticized MPs for their clamour for enhanced perks, terming the Parliamentary Service Commission Bill as 'anti-people and insensitive' that should be disowned and rejected. Voicing his opposition of the Bill that seeks to enhance MPs' allowances, Mr Odinga told the lawmakers to appreciate that the country is struggling with huge debts. (Daily Nation)

-- Deputy President William Ruto appears to be getting jittery over the newfound warmth between his boss President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition chiefs ahead of 2022. Details of discomfort emerged as his political nemesis, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, began flexing his political muscle outside his Rift Valley backyard in what could complicate Ruto's poll matrix. (The Star) Enditem

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