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.
Man Who Assassinated Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe Sentenced to Life in Prison
NARA, Japan — The man who assassinated former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life imprisonment, more than three years after...
DCI Chiefs Sign Performance Contracts to Drive Accountability and Police Reforms
NAIROBI, Kenya — Senior commanders at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) signed performance contracts for the 2025/2026 financial year, marking a renewed push...
Counties Strained as Treasury Delays Over Sh68bn, Salaries and Services at Risk
NAIROBI, Kenya — County governments are under mounting financial pressure following delays in the release of more than Sh68 billion in equitable share allocations...
Bobi Wine Rejects Court Challenge, Calls for Street Protests After Museveni Landslide Win
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has said he will not challenge the outcome of Thursday’s presidential election in court, arguing that...
Karatina Shooting: Court Detains Administration Police Officer for 14 Days as IPOA Probes Killing of Businessman
KARATINA, Kenya — An Administration Police officer accused of fatally shooting a businessman in Karatina has been ordered to remain in custody for 14...
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.




