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.
WHO Warns Against Ebola Travel Restrictions As Ruto Convenes Security Council
NAIROBI, Kenya - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Kenya and other countries against imposing travel or trade restrictions following the confirmation of...
US Woman Who Survived Botched Execution Is Conscious And Speaking
NASHVILLE, United States - A Tennessee woman who survived a failed execution last week is now conscious and speaking, although her prognosis remains unclear,...
Kenya Has No Ebola Outbreak, Duale Says
NAIROBI, Kenya - Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said Kenya does not have an Ebola outbreak, describing the reported case as an imported...
Senate Orders Probe Into Stalled Rural Electrification Projects After Sh8.86 Billion Spending
NAIROBI, Kenya - The Senate Energy Committee has ordered an investigation into stalled rural electrification projects after a budget review revealed that only Sh8.86...
Ruth Odinga Warns ODM Against Handing Out Direct Tickets
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has urged the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to hold free and fair nominations, warning the party against...
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.




