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.
Rights Groups Give IPOA 7 Days to Act on Killing of 14-Year-Old Boy in Mombasa
MOMBASA, Kenya — Human rights organisations have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to publicly account for progress in...
Mbadi Defends Safaricom Stake Sale, Kenya Pipeline Listing as Revenue Strategy
ELDORET, Kenya — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s plan to partially sell its stake in Safaricom and list the Kenya...
Government Bans Use of Tea Farmers’ Funds as Loan Collateral in KTDA Reforms
NAIROBI, Kenya — The government has banned the use of tea farmers’ funds as collateral for bank loans, unveiling far-reaching reforms at the Kenya...
South Africa Declares National Disaster as Floods Kill Dozens, Displace Thousands in Mozambique
PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster following weeks of heavy rains and storms that have killed dozens, destroyed...
“Baba Was Not A Sycophant”: Winnie Odinga Warns ODM Leaders Against Rushing UDA Coalition Deal
NAIROBI, Kenya — Winnie Odinga, daughter of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga, has told senior members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that...
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.




