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.
KDF Chief Deepens Saudi Defence Ties at World Defence Show 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya — Chief of the Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening international military partnerships following high-level engagements at...
Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Bill to Extend Mnangagwa’s Presidency to 2030
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved draft legislation that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030, setting...
ODM Power Struggle Deepens as NEC Kicks Out Amisi, Menjo and Mwaruma
NAIROBI, Kenya — Tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) escalated Tuesday after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) expelled Saboti MP Caleb Amisi,...
Narok Mother, Daughter Arrested After Grade Seven Girl Dies Following Alleged Beating
NAROK, Kenya — Police in Narok South Constituency have arrested a woman and her daughter following the death of a 14-year-old schoolgirl who allegedly...
Government Hints at Major Changes to Promotion Rules
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ministry of Public Service has announced plans to overhaul how promotions are handled in government departments, promising a system that...
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.




