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.
Phones, Laptops Dealers Ordered to Offer Mandatory One-Year Warranty
NAIROBI, Kenya - Buying a new phone, laptop or tablet in Kenya will soon come with stronger consumer protections after the Communications Authority of...
Gachagua Accuses Ruto of ‘Lying’ Over Free University Education Promise
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of misleading Kenyans with his promise of free university education, arguing...
Gachagua Says Mbeere North Shaped DCP’s Ol Kalou Strategy
NAIROBI, Kenya- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says lessons from the controversial Mbeere North by-election shaped his strategy in Ol Kalou, accusing political actors...
Ruto Hails Kenya Red Cross as Key Partner in National Emergency Response Reforms
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society, describing the humanitarian organisation as a critical...
France Reports 5,764 Excess Deaths as Record Heatwave Exposes Climate Risks
PARIS, France- France recorded 5,764 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that swept across the country in June, marking the highest excess...
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.




