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.
Ombudsman CEO Mercy Wambua Resigns, CAJ Begins Search for Successor
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has announced the resignation of its Commission...
KFS Expands Kinale Tree Nursery to Boost Kenya’s 15 Billion Trees Target
KIAMBU, Kenya — Kenya’s plan to grow 15 billion trees by 2032 is moving from policy to implementation, with significant progress reported in the...
Kwale Court Jails Man for Life Over Incest of Five-Year-Old Niece
KWALE, Kenya — A 24-year-old farmer from Kwale County has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of incest under Section 20(1) of...
DCI Trains Senior Officers on Anti-Money Laundering as Kenya Pushes for FATF Exit
MOMBASA, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has conducted a high-level anti-money laundering (AML) sensitisation seminar for senior officers in Mombasa and...
Private Chats of Ex-KDF Soldier Killed in Ukraine While Fighting For Russia Leaked
NAIROBI, Kenya - Private WhatsApp messages have emerged detailing the final days of Dennis Ombwori Bagaka, a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier who...
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.




