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.
Bill Seeks to End Indefinite Detention of Mentally Ill Offenders
NAIROBI, Kenya — A proposed law seeks to end the indefinite detention of mentally ill offenders, aligning Kenya’s justice system with constitutional protections and...
Koome Swears In PSC Chair, Law Reform and Heroes’ Council Members
NAIROBI, Kenya — Chief Justice Martha Koome has sworn in Francis Meja as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), alongside new members of...
Kenya, Denmark Deepen Maritime Security Ties in Western Indian Ocean
MOMBASA, Kenya — The safety and stability of the Western Indian Ocean took centre stage Tuesday as Kenya and Denmark pledged to strengthen cooperation...
Iran Announces Three-Day Farewell for Khamenei After Deadly Airstrikes
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian authorities have announced a three-day public farewell for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike...
Kenya Airways Announces Repatriation Flights Between Nairobi and Dubai
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Airways has announced it will operate special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai on March 4 and 5, 2026, following...
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.




