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.
Oburu Tells Fence-Sitters to Choose Sides as ODM Backs Ruto
NAIVASHA, Kenya — ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has challenged political leaders who remain undecided over the party's alliance with President William Ruto to...
Sh6.1B for President, Sh181M for Nairobi: Inside IEBC’s 2027 Campaign Spending Limits
NAIROBI, Kenya- Presidential candidates in Kenya’s 2027 General Election will be allowed to spend up to Sh6.11 billion during the campaign period, while candidates...
Zelensky Says North Korea May Send 50,000 Troops to Russia
KYIV, Ukraine-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says North Korea could deploy as many as 50,000 troops to Russia, signalling a potential expansion of Pyongyang's military...
KWS Conducts Rift Valley Flamingo Census to Track Changing Migration Patterns
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in partnership with the National Museums of Kenya and conservation partners, has conducted a simultaneous census...
Atwoli Warns Security Officers Against Leaking Confidential Information to Gachagua
HOMA BAY, Kenya — Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned security officers and government officials against leaking confidential...
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.




