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.
MPs Reject 50pc Rule, Back One-Third Threshold for Recalling Elected Leaders
NAIROBI, Kenya – Members of the National Assembly have approved a one-third voter-support threshold for recalling MPs, rejecting a proposal that would have required...
Kenya’s Election Transparency Debate: What Could Change If IEBC Stops Livestreaming Results?
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyans could lose the legal guarantee of watching polling-station election results announced live if Parliament approves a proposed amendment to the...
Katiba Institute at 15: Landmark Cases, Legacy and What’s Next
NAIROBI, Kenya- Katiba Institute will mark 15 years of work on constitutionalism, human rights and accountable governance with a three-week digital campaign beginning October...
Ciku Muiruri Recounts Attack at Family’s Thika Home
Media personality Ciku Muiruri says she was assaulted during an early-morning raid at her family’s property in Thika, where she says a group of...
Ilhan Omar Plans to Leave DC Home After Federal Search
US Representative Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal agents searched it, citing death threats and concern...
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.




