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.
‘Fake Degrees’: Education of Leaders Questioned as Corruption Debate Rocks Northern Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — A fresh debate has erupted over leadership, education and accountability in Northern Kenya following recent remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi...
Coast Police Chief Orders Shoot-to-Kill Response Against Machete-Wielding Gangs
MOMBASA, Kenya — Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has issued a tough directive authorising officers to use firearms against machete-wielding criminals terrorising residents...
Jack Lang Dismisses Epstein-Linked Allegations as ‘Baseless’ Amid French Probe
NAIROBI, Kenya- Former French culture minister Jack Lang has dismissed allegations linking him to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling...
Haiti Slips Into Political Uncertainty as Transitional Council’s Mandate Ends
NAIROBI, Kenya- Haiti has slipped into fresh political uncertainty after the mandate of its Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) expired on Saturday, leaving the violence-hit...
Cuba Introduces Fuel Rationing as US Threatens Oil Clampdown
Cuba has rolled out sweeping fuel rationing measures as it braces for renewed economic pressure from the United States, following threats by President Donald...
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.




