Development News
How Kenya and Africa are developing, from infrastructure, agriculture and climate to education, health and programmes that create opportunity. We follow the projects, the money and the people they affect.
Police Officer Charged with Murder of Polytechnic Student in Kiminini
ELDORET, Kenya — A police officer accused of fatally shooting a 22-year-old student was on Tuesday charged with murder before the Eldoret High Court,...
Kwale Man Jailed 30 Years For Defiling 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter
KWALE, Kenya — A court in Kwale has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter, following a successful...
Inside Kenya’s Biggest Gold Find Yet—and What It Means for Kakamega Residents
KAKAMEGA, Kenya — British mining firm Shanta Gold Limited has announced a major gold discovery worth an estimated Sh683 billion in Kakamega County, marking...
Cabinet Waives Interest on Land Settlement Loans Worth Sh12.3 Billion
NAIROBI, Kenya — Thousands of settlers across the country are set to benefit from a Cabinet decision that waives accrued interest and penalties on...
Kenya Secures Seat on UN Tourism Executive Council, Strengthening Global Influence
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Kenya has secured a coveted seat on the UN Tourism Executive Council for the 2025–2029 term, solidifying its position as...
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.




