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.
Mangu High Alumni Defend National School Admissions
THIKA, Kenya — The Mangu High School Alumni Association has defended the national secondary school admissions system, saying it promotes diversity, fairness, and national...
Ruto Releases Sh44 Billion to Kenyan Schools
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has said the government has disbursed Sh44 billion in school capitation ahead of the reopening of learning institutions,...
Kenya Police Launch Nationwide Crackdown After 31 Road Deaths in First Week of 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service (NPS) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in road traffic accidents that have killed at least...
Kenya Power to Cut Power in Nairobi, Kajiado and Mt Kenya on January 8
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions affecting parts of Nairobi County, Kajiado County, and the Mt Kenya region on Thursday,...
Japan Offers Sh192,000 Monthly Stipend in 2026 Teacher Training Scholarship
NAIROBI, Kenya— The Government of Japan has opened applications for the 2026 Teacher Training Students Scholarship, offering Kenyan teachers an opportunity to pursue...
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.




