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 Urges Gun Surrender, School Retention in Chesitet Community Security Talks
CHESITET, Kenya — Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) have stepped up community engagement efforts in Chesitet, holding a...
Live Bullets, Abductions and Silence: HRW Paints Grim Picture of Kenya in 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s human rights situation deteriorated sharply in 2025, marked by deadly crackdowns on protests, attacks on journalists and activists, and a...
Mugabe Named in Epstein Files as Emails Suggest Talks on Zimbabwe Currency Plan
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe has been named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, with emails suggesting the disgraced US financier...
Relief For Graduates As KNEC Releases 2024 TVET Exam Certificates
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released certificates for candidates who completed the 2024 Technical and Vocational Education and Training...
DPP Opposes Bail for Dusit Terror Convict
KIAMBU, Kenya — The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed a bail application filed by a man serving a 30-year prison sentence for...
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.




