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.
IEBC Dismisses Reports of Plans to Scrap Live Streaming of Poll Results
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed media reports claiming that the proposed Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks...
Kizza Besigye Unconscious, Admitted to ICU After Collapsing in Ugandan Court
KAMPALA, Uganda- Detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit after collapsing during a court session on Wednesday,...
Kalonzo Rules Out Working With Ruto, Vows to Face Him at the Ballot
NAIROBI, Kenya- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has firmly dismissed speculation that he could join President William Ruto's administration, insisting he will instead challenge...
Experts Push for Greater Funding as Africa Moves Closer to Eliminating PPR
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia- African countries have made significant progress in the fight against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious disease affecting sheep...
Duale Tasks New JOOTRH Board With Steering Level 6 Transition
NAIROBI, Kenya — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has challenged the newly constituted Board of Directors of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital...
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.




