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.
Kakamega Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Defiling 11-Year-Old Girl
KAKAMEGA, Kenya -A Kakamega man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was convicted of defiling an 11-year-old girl in Furave area, Kakamega...
Ruto Shifts 2027 Pitch From Past Record to ‘Where Kenya Goes Next’
NAIVASHA, Kenya- President William Ruto has signalled a shift in his political messaging ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that the next electoral...
Ruto Says National Infrastructure Fund Already Financing JKIA Upgrade
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has said the National Infrastructure Fund has begun financing redevelopment works at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), as...
No Handshake, No Nusu-Mkate: Kalonzo Draws 2027 Battle Lines Against Ruto
NAIROBI, Kenya — Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any political handshake or power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto, declaring that...
UDA-ODM Agree to Form Coalition, Contest 2027 Election Together
NAIVASHA, Kenya- President William Ruto has announced that Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formally agreed to form a coalition 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.




