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.
High Court Throws Out Compensation Case by 1998 Nairobi Bomb Blast Victims
NAIROBI, Kenya — Survivors of the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast and families of those killed have suffered a major legal setback after the High...
Kenya Taskforce Proposes Chemical Castration for Sexual Offenders in Sweeping GBV Law Reforms
NAIROBI, Kenya — A government-appointed taskforce investigating the surge in gender-based violence (GBV) has recommended the introduction of chemical castration as a deterrent for...
Ruto Defends Judicial Independence, Urges Faster Justice as 15 New Appeal Judges Take Oath
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to judicial independence while urging courts to deliver faster justice, as 15...
DCI Seeks Public Help to Arrest Cybercrime Suspect, Offers Reward
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a public alert seeking information to help arrest a man suspected of committing...
Ruto Pledges Respect for Court Rulings, Seeks Clarity on Manifesto Implementation
NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has affirmed that his administration will respect all court decisions, even when certain rulings conflict with government policy,...
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.




