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.
Global Experts Convene in Nairobi to Tackle Climate Change and Drive Bioeconomy Growth
NAIROBI, Kenya- More than 500 international experts have gathered in Nairobi for the 2024 Global Bioeconomy Summit, a two-day event focused on finding sustainable...
COP29 Unveils Key Climate Declarations Ahead of Baku Summit
NAIROBI, Kenya- The COP29 Presidency has published the final texts of nine Declarations and Pledges, outlining ambitious pathways for global collaboration on climate action. These...
Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu Named World Medical Association President-elect for 2025-26
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya's Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu has been named the World Medical Association (WMA) President-elect for the 2025-26 term, marking a significant milestone for...
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Spiraling Out of Control, Warns Africa CDC Chief
NAIROBI, Kenya- Africa is grappling with a rapidly escalating Mpox virus outbreak, and the situation is slipping through the cracks, warns Jean Kaseya, Director...
AfDB Appoints Dr. Kennedy Mbekeani as New Country Manager for Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya- The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has appointed Dr. Kennedy K. Mbekeani as the new country manager for Kenya, effective October 16,...
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.




