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.
Police Intercept 181kg of Suspected Narcotics on Webuye–Kitale Highway
KITALE, Kenya — Officers from the National Police Service (NPS) have intercepted 181 kilograms of suspected narcotics during an anti-drug operation along the Webuye–Kitale...
NTSA Launches Instant Traffic Fines System with SMS Alerts
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has activated a new instant traffic fines system that will notify motorists of road...
Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran Supreme Leader After Father’s Death
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s powerful clerical establishment has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali...
Three Killed, 19 Injured in Crash Involving CS Aden Duale Convoy in Kisumu
KISUMU, Kenya — Three people were killed and at least 19 others injured on Sunday after a road accident involving a vehicle from the...
California Faces Criticism Over $19M Rebranding Plan Announced by Gavin Newsom
CALIFORNIA, United States — Gavin Newsom has announced a $19 million campaign to rebrand the state of California, a move that has sparked criticism...
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.




