NAIROBI, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Wednesday.

-- Opposition leader Raila Odinga, in a rare convergence of thought with Deputy President William Ruto, yesterday suggested that Cabinet Secretaries should also sit in Parliament as part of constitutional reforms to enhance governance and accountability.

The proposal, if adopted by Kenyans, will see the President pick some or all members of Cabinet from Parliament. (Nation)

-- Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich is the latest top-ranking official to be questioned over stalled 65 billion shilling dam projects in the country.

Rotich recorded a statement on Monday at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over the Arror multi-purpose dam and Kimwarer in Keiyo South constituency in Elgeyo Marakwet County. (Standard)

-- Parliament is investigating the link between a bank associated with President Uhuru Kenyatta's family and the takeover of JKIA management by loss-making Kenya Airways.

Members of the Public Investment Committee, citing conflict of interest, have summoned the Kenya Airports Authority board to respond to their growing concerns. (Star) Enditem

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