People
Profiles, interviews and news about the people shaping Kenya and Africa. From leaders and newsmakers to entrepreneurs, artists and ordinary Kenyans with extraordinary stories.
“A Dear Friend”: Ruto Mourns Wicknell Chivayo After Zimbabwe Helicopter Crash
NAIROBI, Kenya- President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, describing the loss of his friend in a...
Wicknell Chivayo and His String of Controversial Philanthropic Acts
Wicknell Chivayo built a public identity around giving away things most people could only dream of owning — luxury cars, large cash payments, expensive...
Wicknell Chivayo: How Flashy Zimbabwean Businessman Rose to Fame
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife Lucy “Lulu” Muteke on September 30, 2026, built a public profile...
Wicknell Chivayo and His World of Money and Presidential Connections
NAIROBI, Kenya- When President William Ruto personally drove Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo to a helipad after a family celebration in August, Chivayo made sure...
EACC Investigator Christine Ombaka Wins Global Public Sector Award
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) forensic investigator Christine Ombaka has received international recognition after winning the 2026 Association of Chartered Certified...
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.




