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.
Waititu Loses Fresh Court Battle as 10-Year Ban From Public Office Stands
NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has suffered another legal setback after the High Court dismissed a constitutional challenge seeking to overturn...
SHA to Hustler Fund: Nyamu Lists Ruto’s Achievements as Government Faces Scrutiny
NAIROBI, Kenya – Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has defended President William Ruto’s administration against scrutiny over its performance, pointing to healthcare reforms, cheaper farm...
‘Military Dominance Is Illusory’: Kipkorir Calls for Palestinian Sovereignty
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan lawyer Donald B. Kipkorir has urged Israel’s international allies to push for a political settlement with Palestinians, warning that prolonged...
2027 Senate Race: MP’s Five-Year Proposal Could Block Governors’ Political Move
NAIROBI, Kenya – Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi has proposed a five-year waiting period before former governors can contest Senate seats, introducing another legislative hurdle...
‘We Doctored It’: Karen Nyamu Reveals How She Tried to Help Campaigner Join Police
NAIROBI, Kenya – Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has disclosed that she helped one of her staunch political campaigners falsify a Form Four certificate in...
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.




