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.
IG Kanja Ghosts Opposition Leaders Over ACK Witima Church Attack
NAIROBI, Kenya — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the National Police Service (NPS) of defying its constitutional duties after the Inspector General...
New 5-Year Strategy in Lamu Targets Violent Extremism at the Grassroots
LAMU, Kenya — Lamu County has taken a major step in preventing violent extremism, unveiling a draft five-year County Action Plan (CAP) and restructuring...
Battle for the Orange: Parallel Rallies Lay Bare ODM’s Growing Turmoil
NAIROBI, Kenya -A deepening rift within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) was on full display on Sunday as two rival factions held separate political...
Kenya Power Schedules Monday Outages in Nairobi, Kajiado and Kericho
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, and Kericho counties on Monday, February 16, to facilitate...
Missing 3-Year-Old Rescued at Tanzanian Border, Suspect Arrested
MALINDI, Kenya — A three-year-old boy reported missing in Malindi on February 13, 2026, has been rescued at the Hororo border as a suspect...
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.




