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.
Kindiki cracks whip on state regulators, demands better service
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has put government regulators on notice urging them to shape up or risk dragging down the State’s image.In a fiery...
Kenya’s Street Vendors Bill 2023 explained: What it means for hawkers and informal traders
Hawkers in Kenya hustle every day to survive, and for the first time, the government might actually have their backs legally.A major public forum...
Social media overtakes TV as Kenya’s primary news source
The "7 PM News" is dead. For decades, Kenyan households gathered around the television set, but a historic shift has occurred. As of May 2026, social media has officially overtaken Television as Kenya’s primary source of news, capturing 27% of all consumption. The latest Media Council of Kenya (MCK) State of the Media Report confirms a "digital-first" reality, where 97% of internet users are now leveraging AI to discover content.
Kenya’s Defence Committee grills security and foreign affairs agencies over budget spending in Mombasa
Kenya's Parliamentary Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee has wrapped up a major budget oversight exercise in Mombasa, scrutinising how key security and foreign...
Skiza, Spotify, and YouTube: How the 2026 laws force platforms to pay you faster
Tired of slow payments? The 2026 Copyright Bill forces Spotify, YouTube, and Skiza to pay Kenyan artists within 30 days. See how the "Digital Revenue Right" works.
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Why KUCCPS removed Nursing, Medicine and Engineering courses from student portal
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)...
Oburu seeks tax relief talks with Ruto, Mbadi as fuel prices pile pressure on Kenyans
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has called for urgent government...
Kenya Power announces planned maintenance in Nandi, Nyeri and Kwale counties today
The Kenya Power has announced planned electricity maintenance affecting...
Morning Brief: Radio 47, Machakos County and Bryan Mbeumo domintae this morning’s timeline
From powerful revival messages and global concert buzz to...

