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.
Irungu Kang’ata Calls for Crackdown on Goonism After Homa Bay Violence
NAIROBI, Kenya — Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has condemned violence reported during a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Homa Bay, calling for investigations and...
KMPDU Condemns Arrests of Ugandan Medical Interns, Calls for Regional Action
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the reported arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in...
Kenya Rules Out Ebola in 196 Suspected Cases as DRC Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in History
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has ruled out Ebola in all 196 suspected cases tested as of August 16, 2026, even as a rapidly spreading...
Mudavadi Urges Western Kenya to Think Beyond 2027 and Strategise for 2032
KAKAMEGA, Kenya — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Western Kenya to look beyond the 2027 General Election and develop a long-term political...
Wetang’ula Urges Bungoma Residents to Register as Voters, Backs Ruto Re-election
BUNGOMA, Kenya — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged residents of Bungoma County to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise and...
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.




