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.
Former Nairobi Governor Takes The Stand In The Ongoing Graft Case
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Tuesday took the witness stand at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court as he mounted his...
Six Arrested in Kisumu as Authorities Crack Down on Sale of Fake, Unlicensed Pesticides
KISUMU, Kenya — Six people were arrested on Thursday evening after authorities uncovered the illegal sale of unlicensed pesticides along Jomo Kenyatta Highway in...
Nelson Havi Tells Critics to Stop Messaging Him After Joining DCP
NAIROBI, Kenya — Senior counsel Nelson Havi has pushed back at critics who have been sending him unsolicited messages about his decision to join...
Court Orders IG, DCI to Produce Missing Busia Trader; Omtatah Urges Compliance
NAIROBI, Kenya — A High Court has issued a habeas corpus order compelling the Inspector General of Police (IG) and the Directorate of Criminal...
Who Is Moses Ledama Sunkuli? IEBC’s Newly Appointed Acting CEO
NAIROBI, Kenya - The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant...
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.




