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.
Court Sentences Waititu to 13 Years Over Sh588 Million Kiambu Tender
NAIROBI, Kenya—Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been handed an additional 13-year prison sentence in the Sh588.7 million corruption and money-laundering case involving a...
Police Fail to Produce Missing Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipaya in Court
NAIROBI, Kenya—Police have failed to produce missing Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya before the Milimani Law Courts despite an order requiring them to account...
Sakaja Dumps UDA for ODM Ahead of 2027 Nairobi Governor Race
NAIROBI, Kenya—Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), ending months of speculation over his political future as he prepares to...
EACC Flags Officer Over Sh386 Million Ministry Tenders
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has investigated a senior clerical officer in the State Department for Environment over 10 companies linked...
Activists Ask Court to Block Public Funds for Bayern–Ajax Match
NAIROBI, Kenya- Activists have petitioned the High Court to stop the government from committing public funds to the Bayern Munich–Ajax match scheduled to open...
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.




