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.
17 Counties Underperform as Billions in Development Funds Go Unused
NAIROBI, Kenya — At least 17 counties, including Nairobi, Mombasa, and Lamu, failed to utilise more than 10 per cent of their development budgets...
Housing Levy Funds Row Threatens to Stall 1,700 Projects Across Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s affordable housing programme is facing a potential slowdown after access to Sh25 billion already raised under the Housing Levy was...
Westlands Building Collapse Leaves Workers Trapped as Rescue Efforts Continue
SummaryA building under construction collapsed in Westlands, trapping two workers.Emergency teams, including Kenya Red Cross, are conducting rescue operations.The incident adds to a growing...
Oil Prices Surge Past $110 After Strikes Hit Key Iran-Qatar Gas Facilities
WASHINGTON, United States — Global oil prices surged above $110 a barrel on Thursday after reported strikes on major energy infrastructure linked to the...
Government Declares Friday Public Holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr Celebrations
NAIROBI, Kenya- The government has officially declared Friday, March 20, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr celebrations.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the announcement...
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.




