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@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:13:04

Kenyans.co.ke Weekly Quiz: 10 Questions to Test Your News Knowledge

The headlines can be a lot to keep up with. Take this quick quiz to test how closely you followed this week's top stories.

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@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:21:08

Govt Borrows Ksh290 Billion in Rush to Beat Debt Deadline

The strategy to clear the 2028 and 2032 Eurobonds has been considered a key step in stabilising Kenya's debt and protecting the economy from future financial shocks.

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kenyans.co.ke

@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:31:15

Boost as Kenya Secures a Ksh1.9 Billion Oil Rig From UAE

Kenya expects to begin commercial oil production and initial exports from the South Lokichar basin by December 1, 2026, a goal that has put pressure on CS Wandayi.

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standardmedia.co.ke

@standard Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00

'Umetuuzia uoga na tukanunua', MPs amused by Mama Ida's purple CV booklet

Mama Ida told the committee that if successful, she will help in putting a stop to the destruction and mismanagement of the environment.

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kenyans.co.ke

@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:17:24

Panic as Goons Stone Sifuna Faction's Rally Truck

No casualties have been reported from the attack, however, the ODM leaders had warned against violence calling on CS Murkomen to protect their rally.

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kenyans.co.ke

@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:26:42

Police Intercept Vehicle With Explosives, Hours After Stopping Terror Attack

The driver of the vehicle managed to escape, and police have mounted a search for him, with the incident coming less than a week after police thwarted a major terror attack that was targeting the capital.

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@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:57:41

Ruto Unveils Plan to Raise Ksh2.5 Trillion for NIF in Two Months

Plenty of questions have been leveraged over the plans to raise what is almost equivalent to the country's budget, and who exactly will be in charge of the fund.

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kenyans.co.ke

@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:43:50

Kenya Met Lists Nairobi Among Areas to Recieve Heavy Rains This Weekend

While most of the country was expected to receive heavy rains over the weekend, Northern counties were forecast to remain sunny and dry.

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kenyans.co.ke

@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:49:16

Police Reservist Dies, Four Others Injured in Shootout With Bandits

There was a tense standoff when bandits later attacked a multi-agency team of police officers who had recovered livestock from them in a bid to wrestle them away before being repulsed by heavy gunfire.

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@kenyans Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:19:06

Kenyan Retired General Conferred With Sierra Leone's Top State Honour

This award is one of the highest national honours in Sierra Leone, presented by the President to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service.

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kahawatungu.com

@kahawatungu Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:03:25

CS Kagwe Flags Low Budget Allocation for Agriculture Sector

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has raised concerns over the low budget allocation for the Agriculture, Rural, and Urban Development (ARUD) sector, saying Kenya has consistently allocated only around 3 percent of the national budget to the sector, far below the targeted 10 percent. CS Kagwe appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Livestock and [...] The post CS Kagwe Flags Low Budget Allocation for Agriculture Sector appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:08:32

Sh17.2 Billion Funding Shortfall Threatens Services in Kenya's ASAL Regions

A Sh17.2 billion funding gap has put operations in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) at risk, with the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development warning that essential services could stall in the 2026/27 financial year. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development on Thursday, Principal Secretary Kello Harsama said the [...] The post Sh17.2 Billion Funding Shortfall Threatens Services in Kenya's ASAL Regions appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:14:40

MPs Raise Alarm Over Rising Debts in Public Universities

Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have expressed concern over growing debts in public universities, questioning why pending bills continue to rise despite government funding under the student-centered model. The Committee, chaired by Julius Melly, met officials from the Ministry of Education led by Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice [...] The post MPs Raise Alarm Over Rising Debts in Public Universities appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:18:52

National Assembly Orders TSC to Release Withheld Student Certificates

The National Assembly Committee on Education has directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to issue a circular requiring head teachers to release all school-leaving certificates previously withheld from students over unpaid fees, stressing that the practice violates government policy. During a meeting on the 2026 Budget Policy Statement with TSC Acting CEO Evelyn Mitei, Committee [...] The post National Assembly Orders TSC to Release Withheld Student Certificates appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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