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.
DPP to Appeal Sentence in Kajiado Sexual Assault Case Involving Eight-Year-Old
KAJIADO, Kenya — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has announced it will appeal a sentence handed down by the Kajiado...
Drivers Warn of Systemic Failures as Deadly Road Crashes Surge in Early 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya — Long-distance drivers in Kenya have accused state agencies and transport employers of ignoring fatigue, labour abuse, and poor road infrastructure, warning...
Baringo Residents Surrender 567 Illegal Firearms in One Year Under Maliza Uhalifu Campaign
NAIROBI, Kenya — Residents of Baringo County have surrendered a total of 567 illegal firearms and 1,861 rounds of ammunition over the past year.The...
Kenyan Police Arrested in Tanzania After Unauthorised Cross-Border Pursuit
KWALE, Kenya — Two Kenyan police officers were arrested by Tanzanian authorities on January 6 after crossing the Kenya–Tanzania border while pursuing a suspect...
Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages in Parts of Kajiado County on Wednesday
KAJIADO, Kenya — Kenya Power has announced planned electricity outages in parts of Kajiado County on Wednesday, January 7, as the utility undertakes routine...
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.




