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.
KRA Cannot Deny VAT Deductions Based on Supplier Red Flags Alone, Tribunal Rules
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Tax Appeals Tribunal has overturned a Sh15.76 million VAT assessment issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) against an events...
Court Strikes Out Petition Challenging Francis Atwoli’s Re-election as COTU Secretary-General
NAIROBI, Kenya — Francis Atwoli has secured a major legal reprieve after the Employment and Labour Relations Court struck out a petition challenging his...
Ugandan MPs Visit Kenya to Learn From Teacher Pay, CBC and Education Funding Reforms
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ugandan lawmakers have travelled to Kenya to benchmark the country’s education reforms, with teacher remuneration, the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), digital learning,...
Gachagua Hosts Neighbours as 45-Day Wamunyoro Talks Near End
NAIROBI, Kenya- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has hosted thousands of his neighbours for a thanksgiving meal as his 45-day political consultations at his Wamunyoro...
Gachagua Writes to IG Kanja Over Security Fears Ahead of Emurua Dikirr Tour
NAIROBI, Kenya- Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja seeking assurances over his...
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.




