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.
UDA Raises Registration Fees for Aspirants Ahead of 2027 Polls
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans seeking elective seats on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election will have to pay higher...
Kenya Chosen to Host ISS Amateur Radio Program in 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 round of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme, giving...
Uganda’s Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba Bans Bobi Wine from Future Elections
KAMPALA, Uganda - Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a new and provocative declaration that effectively bars opposition leader...
Government Distributes Emergency Food to Samburu Secondary Schools Amid Drought
SAMBURU, Kenya — The national government has delivered emergency food supplies to secondary schools in Samburu County as part of an urgent intervention to...
Gachagua to Tour Northern Kenya as Drought Bites, Accuses Leaders of Neglect
NAIROBI, Kenya - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to tour northern Kenya, saying he wants to engage directly with residents and...
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.




