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.
Five Arrested After Disturbance at Raila Memorial
NAIROBI, Kenya- Police have arrested five people in connection with a disturbance at the first-anniversary commemoration of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo,...
Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions Before They Take Effect
NAIROBI, Kenya- US President Donald Trump has waived several sanctions and tariffs on Russia that were due to take effect under a law he...
Africa CDC Questions $700m in Congo Ebola Funds as Kenya Reports Third Case
NAIROBI, Kenya- More than $700 million in donor funds for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could not be traced...
Rwanda’s F1 Grand Prix Faces Human Rights Questions
NAIROBI, Kenya- Human Rights Watch has urged Formula One to assess the human rights risks of holding a Grand Prix in Rwanda, warning that...
Four Injured as Former Club Avenida Building Collapses
NAIROBI, Kenya- At least four people were injured after a building that formerly housed Club Avenida collapsed during demolition along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s...
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.




