Governance
Politics, government and public affairs in Kenya. We follow Parliament, the national and county governments, the courts, security and public spending, and what their decisions mean for ordinary Kenyans.
Kenyans Borrow Sh1.16 Trillion on Fuliza in Six Months as Users Hit 17.2m
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyans borrowed Sh1.16 trillion through Safaricom’s Fuliza overdraft service in the six months to September 2026, an 84% increase from Sh629 billion...
“Release Him or Charge Him”: Paul Muite’s Demand on Abshir Abdi
NAIROBI, Kenya- Senior Counsel Paul Muite has called for the immediate release or formal charging of missing Nairobi advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi, warning that...
Narok Court Fines Man Sh50m Over 47kg Bhang Found in Matatu
NAROK, Kenya- A Narok court has fined Pascal Chacha Sh50 million after convicting him of trafficking 47.3 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa, commonly known as...
US Offers Sh2.6 Billion Reward for Iran Nuclear Programme Information
NAIROBI, Kenya- The United States is offering a reward of up to $20 million, approximately Sh2.60 billion, for information on Iran’s nuclear programme, including...
Sifuna Hails Lissu Treason Acquittal, Urges Chadema to Stay Strong
NAIROBI, Kenya- Linda Mwananchi Movement Party Leader Edwin Sifuna has welcomed the acquittal of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu on treason charges, describing the...
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.




