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.
Duale Dismisses Sh11bn SHA Loss Claims, Says Fraud Detection System Is Working
NAIROBI, Kenya — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims that Kenya lost Sh11 billion through fraudulent medical claims under the Social Health...
Rights Activist Raises Alarm Over Rising Insecurity in Mombasa CBD
MOMBASA, Kenya — Human rights activist Hussein Khalid has raised fresh concerns over escalating insecurity in Mombasa, warning that residents and visitors are increasingly...
Kenya Pledges Support for South Sudan Electoral Body Ahead of 2026 Polls
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to regional peace and democratic stability, pledging support for the capacity building and institutional...
Kenya, Czech Republic Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement to Deepen Military Ties
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya and the Czech Republic have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), formalising bilateral military collaboration and strengthening security ties more...
Amazon to Lay Off 16,000 Staff in Global Restructuring Push
SEATTLE, United States — Amazon has announced plans to lay off about 16,000 corporate employees worldwide as part of a major organisational restructuring aimed...
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.




