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.
Bill Seeks to Merge Three Intellectual Property Agencies Into Single Authority
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Assembly is considering legislation that would merge three State agencies responsible for intellectual property protection into a single institution...
Tana River Activates Emergency Plan Ahead of Expected El Niño Rains
TANA RIVER, Kenya — The Tana River County Government has activated emergency preparedness measures ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains, placing all county...
Mudavadi Hails Kenya-Saudi Deals on Labour, Trade and Investment
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed a series of agreements signed...
Fear and Heavy Security Overshadow Planned Tanzania Protests
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Heavy police deployment and lingering memories of last year's deadly post-election violence have cast uncertainty over planned protests in...
Matiang’i Warns Kenya is Sliding Into Anarchy Amid Rising Crime
NAIROBI, Kenya — Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has warned that Kenya risks sliding into anarchy unless the government urgently addresses rising crime...
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.




