NAIROBI, July 25 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Kenyan media outlets on Tuesday.
-- Three technology giants have been drafted to help protect the Kenyan vote in the Aug. 8 elections. The electoral commission said it had contracted IBM, Oracle and Dell to help it protect its systems during the election as it expressed confidence that the deal would ensure the highest forms of digital security. (Daily Nation)
-- President Uhuru Kenyatta skipped the much awaited presidential debate even as his main rival Raila Odinga used the opportunity to sell his candidature in a live 90-minute televised debate. Kenyatta had complained of the format of the debate noting he would not attend. (The Standard)
-- Kenyan millers have opposed the government's move to allow Tanzanian firms to bring in wheat flour duty-free, fearing they will be priced out of the market. Kenya agreed to the imports as it tries to mend business ties with its prickly southern neighbour. (Business Daily)
-- The British government has warned its citizens to avoid political rallies as Kenya prepares for the August 8 polls. (The Star) Enditem
