NAIROBI, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Saturday.

-- Police officers have arrested a suspected suicide bomber found with a possible explosive device tied to his waist. The object, which comprised a battery and radio parts, was dismantled by bomb experts and the suspect, Bruce Ndegwa, was taken in for questioning. (Saturday Nation)

-- A major political clash is looming over the timing of the proposed referendum to change the Constitution as some proponents want it held in December this year. The debate on whether to hold it by December is likely to be a hot potato in coming days and might put President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga in one camp against Deputy President William Ruto who wants the referendum question as the seventh ballot in the 2022 general election. (Standard) Enditem

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