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.
CA Bans 21 Mobile Phone Brands Over Safety Concerns
SummaryThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has banned 21 unapproved mobile phone brands from the Kenyan market.CA Director General David Mugonyi warned that the...
Canadian Police Identify 18-year-old as Suspect in Mass School Shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia — Canada is in mourning after a devastating school shooting in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge left nine people...
Brazil Orders Elon Musk’s X to Curb Sexually Explicit AI Images
BRASILIA – Brazil has formally ordered Elon Musk’s social media platform X to halt its chatbot Grok from generating sexually explicit images, marking the...
US Expands Level4 ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisories — Several African Nations Included
NAIROBI, Kenya – The United States has issued fresh travel advisories for multiple countries around the world, including several in Africa, warning its citizens...
Mbadi Raises Concerns Over Extortion Claims, Urges Parliament Self-Reflection
NAIROBI, Kenya — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has called for introspection within Parliament amid renewed claims of extortion in legislative committees, saying the...
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.




