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.
Truck Accident Blocks Maai Mahiu Escarpment Road, Causes Heavy Traffic
NAIVASHA, Kenya — Traffic flow along the Maai Mahiu Escarpment on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway was severely disrupted on Monday after a road accident involving...
Ruto’s Big Promise to Village Elders: Sh3,000 Pay, SHA Cover for Families and Smart Phones
NAIROBI, Kenya- President William Ruto has reaffirmed that all village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000, describing the move...
Somalia’s Deputy PM Surrenders Kenyan Passport, ID and Birth Certificate
NAIROBI, Kenya- Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji has surrendered his Kenyan passport and national identity card following a directive from Somali...
Government Disburses Sh6,000 Cash Transfer to Vulnerable Households Across Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya- The government has released Sh6,000 to selected vulnerable households across the country under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC)...
David Ndii Defends SHA Payment Gateway Fee Amid Court Challenge Over Finsprint
NAIROBI, Kenya- President William Ruto's senior economic adviser David Ndii has defended the controversial 2 per cent fee charged on payments processed through the...
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.




