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.
KeNHA Warns Motorists After Flooding on Mai Mahiu–Narok Road
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued a traffic advisory for motorists using the Mai Mahiu–Suswa–Narok (B7) Road following recent flooding that...
Israeli Refinery Hit as Iran Retaliatory Strikes Escalate Conflict
NAIROBI, Kenya- An oil refinery in northern Israel has been hit in a missile strike, marking a significant escalation in Tehran’s retaliatory campaign following...
Safaricom to Roll Out Partial Number Display for M-Pesa Transactions
Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, Safaricom, is set to introduce a new partial number display feature for M-Pesa transactions beginning March 24, 2026, in a...
Global Powers Take Action to Secure Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
Leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have unveiled a coordinated plan to stabilise global energy markets and secure...
High Court Rules Mobile Phone Numbers Are Protected Digital Identity
NAIROBI, Kenya- The High Court of Kenya has declared that a registered mobile phone number constitutes a digital identifier linked to an individual’s private...
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.




