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.
Wetang’ula, Oparanya Eye Kindiki’s 2027 Running Mate Slot
NAIROBI, Kenya- The race to deputise President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election has gained new momentum, with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula...
Duale Digs In: No Apology Over Remarks That Angered Kikuyus
NAIROBI, Kenya- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has refused to apologise over remarks that sparked accusations of ethnic profiling targeting the Kikuyu community, insisting...
ODM MPs Back Oparanya as Ruto’s 2027 Running Mate Choice
NAIROBI, Kenya- A section of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lawmakers has thrown its weight behind Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya as their preferred choice...
Ruto Promises Peaceful 2027 Election, Says Violence Will Be Crushed
BUSIA, Kenya- President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be peaceful, warning that his administration will not allow political...
Gachagua Storms Meru in Bid to Consolidate Mt Kenya Support
MERU, Kenya- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his political mobilisation in the Mt Kenya region with a tour of...
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.




