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.
Petition Seeks to Stop Ol Kalou By-Election Over Violence, Voter Intimidation Claims
NAIROBI, Kenya - Just days before voters head to the polls, the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election has been hit by a fresh legal challenge...
IEBC to Ol Kalou Voters: Snap Your Ballot, Risk Sh1M Fine and 3 Years Behind Bars
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned voters in Ol Kalou Constituency against taking mobile phones into polling booths...
Over 1,000 Police Officers Deployed for Ol Kalou By-Election Security
NAIROBI, Kenya- More than 1,000 police officers have been deployed to Nyandarua County ahead of Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with Inspector General of...
Government Extends 8pc VAT, Injects Sh945M Subsidy to Freeze Fuel Prices
NAIROBI, Kenya- The government has extended the application of the 8 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products for another three months...
Kega Says He Won’t Be Intimidated, Vows to Protect Votes After Recording Police Statement
OL JOROROK, Nyandarua - East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega has vowed to protect votes in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election, insisting...
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.




