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.
Katiba Institute Urges Court to Reject Stay Bid by Ruto’s 21 Advisers
NAIROBI, Kenya — Katiba Institute has urged the High Court to reject an application by 21 advisers appointed by President William Ruto seeking a...
Lord Mandelson Quits Labour Party After Epstein Payment Claims Resurface in US Files
LONDON, UK— Former cabinet minister Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party, saying he does not want to “cause further embarrassment” following...
Aspiring Nigerian Singer Dies After Being Bitten By a Snake
There has been an outpouring of grief in Nigeria following the death of an aspiring singer who died on Saturday after being bitten by...
Matatu Strike Suspended After Talks With Operators, Security Agencies
NAIROBI, Kenya — The matatu strike scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, has been suspended following consultations between public transport operators and security agencies.In...
Government Probes Deaths of Street Children and Homeless Persons in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services has launched an inquiry into the deaths of several street children and homeless...
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.




