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.
Germany Reaffirms Support for Regional Peace as Ties With Kenya Deepen
NAIROBI, Kenya — Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability in Africa, recognising Kenya’s growing role as a key regional and global...
Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages in Six Counties
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions affecting six counties on Thursday, January 22, as the utility carries out planned maintenance...
Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Intimidation After MP Kibagendi Arrest
NAIROBI, Kenya — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto’s administration of using intimidation and law enforcement agencies to silence critics,...
Kitui Village Fire Leaves 96 Households Displaced Weeks Later
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ninety-six households in Kitui Village, Kamukunji Constituency, remain displaced weeks after a January fire razed their homes, forcing families to seek...
Ruto Backs NADCO Committee to Deliver ‘Governance Reforms’
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto said Kenya remains committed to inclusive national dialogue and political reforms, following a briefing on the progress 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.




