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.
Former Prince Andrew Arrested in UK Over Misconduct in Public Office
LONDON — Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid an...
Only Female Officer in Mukogodo Forest Gets Promotion
NANYUKI, Kenya — Constable Winfred Gacheri Kinoti has been promoted from the rank of Constable in recognition of her 18 years of dedicated service...
Githurai 45 Traders Protest After KeNHA Demolitions on Thika Superhighway
NAIROBI, Kenya — Traders in Githurai 45 have paralysed sections of the Thika Superhighway in protest against the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)’s demolition...
Nairobi Court Acquits Student in Online ‘False Information’ Case
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Nairobi court has acquitted university student David Mokaya of charges of publishing false information and sharing an image of a...
High Court Clears Way for Kenya Pipeline Company Privatisation
NAIROBI, Kenya — The High Court of Kenya has dismissed a series of legal petitions challenging the proposed privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company...
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.




