WATENE LOYFORD

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Watene Loyford is a Kenyan journalist at Top News Kenya whose work spans governance reporting, current affairs, and lifestyle coverage. He reports on government developments, emerging national conversations, and political stories while also covering food culture and lifestyle trends that reflect changing social interests across the country.

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Explainer: The new KRA tax calendar and why Kenya’s traditional June 30 deadline is dead

The traditional June 30th KRA filing rush is set to become history. Under the proposed Finance Bill 2026, the National Treasury has slashed filing timelines, moving individual tax deadlines to April and introducing a shocking January 31st cutoff for Nil returns. Here is the breakdown of the new KRA calendar and what everyday Kenyans must do to avoid automatic KSh 2,000 fines.

France backs Kenya’s health sector with €55 Million initiative anchored at UoN

In a bid to accelerate Universal Health Coverage, the Government of France has partnered with Kenya's Ministry of Health and the University of Nairobi to deploy a €55 million health sector transformation project, focusing heavily on head and neck oncology, emergency systems, and advanced clinical training.

Relief for borrowers as CBK holds Benchmark Lending Rate at 8.75% amid Iran conflict risks

In a move that offers temporary breathing room for Kenyan households and businesses, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has decided to retain its...

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 seeks a delicate balance between revenue and growth

Every Finance Bill tells a story about a government's priorities. The Finance Bill 2026 tells one of caution, calibration and a search for balance. After...

Here is a summary of the Ebola prevention guidelines

Ebola is a severe, often fatal disease caused by the Ebola virus. To prevent its spread, the Republic of Kenya's health authorities recommend the...

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Kenya adjusts import duties on phones, rice, diapers and other goods

Kenya has introduced a series of revised import duty...

Kenya, Italy sign security deal to strengthen fight against crime

Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent...

State certifies 15 new firms to invest KSh26 billion, create over 1,000 jobs

The government has approved 15 new companies under the...

Japan commits Sh3 billion to boost Kenya’s vaccine manufacturing

Kenya is set to strengthen its local vaccine manufacturing...
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