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.
Ruto in Arusha for 25th EAC Heads of State Summit
ARUSHA, Tanzania — William Ruto arrived in Arusha on Saturday for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State,...
Nairobi Floods Damage South C Power Substation, Electricity Cut
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Power confirmed that flooding at its South C substation damaged key infrastructure after part of the facility’s boundary wall collapsed,...
Death Toll Rises to 25 as Floods Devastate Nairobi and Several Counties
NAIROBI, Kenya- At least 25 people have been killed and property of unknown value destroyed after flash floods swept through several parts of Kenya...
Ruto Deploys KDF in Flood Rescue Operations Across Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have been deployed alongside the Ministry of Interior and other emergency agencies in a massive flood rescue...
Heavy Rains to Persist in Nairobi; Flash Floods, Travel Disruption Expected
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that moderate to heavy rains will continue across the Nairobi Metropolitan Region through March 9 at...
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.




