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.
Trump Signs New Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship After Supreme Court Setback
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and curbing so-called "birth tourism," renewing...
27 Counties Put on Notice Over Low Development Spending
NAIROBI, Kenya — Twenty-seven county governments have been put on notice over low spending on development projects after the Senate raised concerns that many...
MCK Warns Politicians Against Using Media Houses as Refuge After Kaguchia Incident
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has cautioned politicians against using media houses as places of refuge to evade law enforcement,...
‘God Will Avenge for Us’: Dr Victoria Mutiso’s Family Forgives Her Killers
NAIROBI, Kenya — The family of slain psychiatrist and researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso has publicly forgiven those responsible for her killing, saying they...
Kitui County Chief Officer Arrested Over Alleged Sh17.4 Million Conflict of Interest Scheme
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kitui County Chief Officer and five company directors over allegations of conflict...
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.




