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.
EU Raises Concerns Over Uganda’s 2026 Election as Museveni Declared Winner
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union has voiced concern over the conduct of Uganda’s 2026 general elections, citing reports of violence, restrictions on political...
Police Recover Suspected Drugs Worth Millions in Machakos, Mombasa Raids
NAIROBI, Kenya — Police have intensified the crackdown on illegal drugs, recovering large quantities of suspected narcotics in separate operations in Machakos and Mombasa...
Over 30,000 Kenyan Sugar Workers Give Strike Notice Over Unpaid Salaries
KISUMU, Kenya — More than 30,000 workers employed by four state-owned sugar companies have issued a strike notice over unpaid salaries and benefits totalling...
UN Warns Surge in Internet Shutdowns Worldwide Threatens Human Rights and Democracy
NAIROBI, Kenya — Governments across the world are increasingly resorting to internet shutdowns during protests, elections and political unrest, a trend the United Nations...
KPA Rolls Out New Rules on Empty Containers to Ease Congestion at Mombasa Port
MOMBASA, Kenya — The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has introduced stringent new measures to regulate the handling of empty containers at the Port of...
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.




