Gaslighting the Nation: How Kenyan Politicians Play on Fear, Feels and Fake Promises
NAIROBI, Kenya—Kenyan politics is a complex fabric woven with ambition and hard-headedness. Politicians often strategically exploit the vulnerabilities of the electorate.Rigathi Gachagua’s recent...
Shazia Majale: Kenya’s Education Budget Is Giving Major ‘LOL’ Vibes
NAIROBI, Kenya- The whole point of schooling is that it carries a sense of quiet anticipation for the future.Yet, when the conversation turns...
Built on Broken Backs: Kenya’s Labour Force Deserves More
NAIROBI, Kenya- Labour Day is a time to appreciate the hands that truly build our communities—from farmers who cultivate our bounty to entrepreneurs who...
The Pope Who Chose People Over Protocol
NAIROBI, Kenya- Before he breathed his last, the late Pope Francis spent his final days tending to the sheep of his flock in the...
Why Empty Speeches Won’t Build Kenya, Africa’s Future- Doanh Chau
NAIROBI, Kenya- I met with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto in Nairobi. They spoke with energy about Kenya’s future investment, infrastructure,...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.