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.
High Court Declines to Halt NTSA Instant Traffic Fines System
NAIROBI, Kenya — The High Court of Kenya has dismissed a petition seeking to suspend the instant traffic fines system introduced by the National...
Sonko Pledges Burial Support for Nairobi Flood Victims
NAIROBI, Kenya — Mike Sonko, leader of the National Economic Development Party, has pledged to support families who lost loved ones in the ongoing...
Missing Kenyan Student Found Dead in UK River After Weeks-Long Search
LONDON, United Kingdom — A Kenyan university student who had been reported missing in the United Kingdom has been found dead, weeks after her...
Treasury Allocates Sh168.6 Million for Vehicles for New IEBC Commissioners
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Treasury has allocated Sh168.6 million for the purchase of vehicles for the seven newly appointed commissioners of the Independent...
Body Cameras Introduced for Customs Officers at JKIA to Boost Transparency
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out 350 body-worn cameras for customs officers stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), in a...
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.




