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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Nairobi’s Ngong Road overpass marks major milestone in road expansion

The commissioning of the Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover marks a significant milestone in Nairobi's journey toward becoming a modern, efficient, and globally competitive city....

How much salary do you need to live comfortably in Nairobi in 2026? New analysis reveals

Prices are outstripping incomes. Driven by KNBS data showing a 16.5% spike in transport and 9.4% in food, we break down the exact monthly budgets single people and families need to comfortably stay afloat in Nairobi today.

Kenya acquires sound cannon: How the LRAD works in crowd dispersal

Kenya's security agencies have introduced a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)—commonly known as a sound cannon—into their crowd-management arsenal, with the technology making one...

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.

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World Bank opens Young Professionals Program applications for 2026 cohort

Young professionals seeking careers in international development have until...

Nairobi property amnesty: What owners of unauthorised developments need to know

Property owners in Nairobi with unauthorised developments have until...

Inside the growing battle over the Linda Mwananchi political identity

A Gazette notice circulating online has sparked claims that...

Nyoro rejects boardroom deal for United Opposition 2027 flag bearer

Kiharu MP and People’s Party of Kenya leader Ndindi...
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