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 Declares Appointment of 21 Presidential Advisers Unconstitutional
NAIROBI, Kenya — The High Court has nullified the creation and appointment of 21 advisers to the President, ruling that the process used to...
Death Toll in Karachi Mall Fire Climbs to 55 as DNA Identification Begins
KARACHI, Pakistan- The death toll from a devastating fire that ripped through a shopping mall in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, has risen to at...
DCI Arrests Kazi Majuu Fraud Suspects
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested two key suspects linked to a Sh20 million fraud targeting Kenyan youth under...
IEBC Warns Sh13bn Funding Gap Threatens 2027 General Election Preparations
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that a Sh13 billion funding shortfall could undermine preparations for the 2027...
Posta Still Owed Sh1.9bn as State Agencies Miss Treasury Debt Deadline
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) has recovered only a fraction of the Sh2.2 billion owed by State agencies, three months...
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.




