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.
United Opposition to Hold February Retreat to Set Coalition Name, Structures and Flagbearer Path
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s United Opposition will hold a high-stakes two-day retreat starting February 12, 2025, as the coalition moves to formalise its identity,...
Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties in Sweeping Power Consolidation Move
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s military-led government has ordered the dissolution of all political parties and repealed the legal framework governing their operations,...
MPs Push NSSF to Waive Sh102m Penalties on Former MPs’ Late Contributions
NAIVASHA, Kenya – The National Assembly has piled pressure on the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to waive Sh102 million in penalties and interest...
Police Arrest Suspect, Recover 36 Stolen Phones in Kariobangi North Operation
NAIROBI, Kenya — Police have arrested a suspect and recovered 36 mobile phones believed to have been stolen during an operation in Kariobangi North,...
Duale Asked To Release Full SHA Payment Data To Expose Fake Hospitals
NAIROBI, Kenya — Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Muthoni Passaris has called on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to immediately release full payment data from...
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.




