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.
“I Did Not Aid Rigging”: Martha Karua Defends Her 2007 Role
NAIROBI, Kenya —People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has defended her role during Kenya’s disputed 2007 presidential election, rejecting claims that her political conduct...
Doctors’ Body Raises Alarm Over Detention of Veteran Gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) has raised concern over the continued detention of veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, calling...
NYS Launches Nationwide Youth Recruitment Drive Across All Sub-Counties
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Youth Service has officially launched a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting young Kenyans across all sub-counties, with the programme set...
Matiang’i Slams Sh17bn State House Budget, Vows 80pc Cut if Elected President
MURANG’A, Kenya — Fred Matiang'i has criticised what he described as “historic wastage” of public resources, singling out the growing budgetary allocation to State...
Massive Fire Guts Sections of Toi Market in Nairobi, Traders Count Losses
NAIROBI, Kenya — A massive fire broke out at Toi Market on Monday morning, destroying several stalls and disrupting normal operations as traders scrambled...
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.




