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.
UK Defence Chief Visits Kenya to Boost Military Cooperation
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Kingdom’s Chief of the General Staff, Roland Walker, has held high-level talks with Kenya’s military leadership in Nairobi, in...
Safaricom to Mask M-Pesa Phone Numbers in New Privacy Feature Approved by CBK
NAIROBI, Kenya — Safaricom PLC has unveiled a new data minimisation feature on its mobile money platform, M-Pesa, aimed at strengthening user privacy by...
Colombia, Ecuador Clash Over Alleged Cross-Border Bombing
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Colombia and Ecuador following allegations that Ecuadorian military operations near their shared border spilled into Colombian...
Babu Owino Pushes Back After DCI Summons Over Linda Mwananchi Rally
NAIROBI, Kenya — Embakasi East MP and Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Babu Owino has responded firmly after being summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations...
Kenya Power Backs EV World Record Attempt as Zietlow Tours Country
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc has announced support for a global electric vehicle expedition as German adventurer Rainer Zietlow transits...
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.




