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.
Kenya Explores Counter-Terrorism Centre for Rehabilitation of Violent Offenders
NAIROBI, Kenya — The State Department for Correctional Services is exploring the establishment of a dedicated counter-terrorism centre aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating offenders...
Atwoli Re-Elected As COTU Secretary-General For Sixth Term
NAIROBI, Kenya — There were songs, dances and celebrations in Kisumu on Saturday after veteran trade unionist Francis Atwoli was re-elected unopposed as Secretary-General...
Tuju Accuses Police of Storming Karen Property in Pre-dawn Operation
NAIROBI, Kenya — A confrontation erupted early Saturday at a Karen property owned by former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju after he accused police officers...
Carbon Credits in Kenya: What Every Citizen Needs to Know
SummaryCarbon credits represent one tonne of CO₂ removed or reduced and are increasingly part of Kenya’s climate conversation.Katiba Institute and Namati Kenya trained journalists...
Court of Appeal allows President Ruto’s advisers to remain in office pending appeal
NAIROBI, Kenya- President William Ruto’s advisers will remain in office for now after the Court of Appeal suspended the implementation of a High Court...
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.




