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.
‘Dear Brother’: Ruto Congratulates Museveni After Contested Ugandan Election
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has congratulated Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on his victory in the recent presidential election, describing the process as...
ODM Divisions Surface in Kakamega During Competing Grassroots Mobilisation
KAKAMEGA, Kenya — Leadership wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Kakamega County spilled into the open during a delegates’ meeting in Kakamega...
‘Sura Ya Baba’: Winnie Odinga Hosts ‘Protest’ Rally in Kibra as ODM Tensions Surface
NAIROBI, Kenya — Winnie Odinga, an EALA MP and daughter of the late Raila Odinga, on Sunday led a youth-oriented rally in Kibra, a...
Judges’ Pension Bill Sparks Standoff Between MPs and Controller of Budget
NAIROBI, Kenya — A constitutional dispute has emerged between the National Assembly and the Office of the Controller of Budget (CoB) over who should...
Linda Ground: ODM Mobilises to Protect Strongholds from UDA Ahead of 2027 Talks
NAIROBI, Kenya — ODM has kicked off an aggressive grassroots mobilisation campaign as it seeks to protect its political influence ahead of the 2027...
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.




