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.
‘What Would Raila Have Done?’ Ida Odinga Appeals for ODM Unity
NAIROBI, Kenya— Ida Odinga has called on the leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to uphold the values championed by the late former...
Boy Child Activists Demand Law Changes as Male Imprisonment Soars in Kenya
EMBU, Kenya- Civil society organizations advocating for the rights of the boy child have urged the government to review laws that have led to...
Eight KDF Soldiers Arraigned Over Sh192 Million Meth Trafficking, DPP Opposes Bond
MOMBASA — Eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have been arraigned at the Mombasa Law Courts and charged with trafficking narcotic drugs, including methamphetamine...
Opposition Rejects IEBC’s Smartmatic Contract Extension, Warns of Election Manipulation Risks
NAIROBI — Opposition leader Eugene Wamalwa has rejected the extension of a contract involving Smartmatic International Holding B.V., the technology firm contracted by the...
BBC Videographer Behind Blood Parliament Documentary Nick Wambugu Dies
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyan filmmaker Nick Wambugu, known for his association with the viral BBC Africa Eye documentary Blood Parliament, has died after a prolonged...
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.




