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.
News Anchor Edward Kijanangoma Crowned King of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom
FORT PORTAL, Uganda- Former television news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has taken the throne of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom following a disputed succession after the...
Former Harambee Stars Defender Richard Madegwa Dies
NAIROBI, Kenya - Former Harambee Stars defender Richard “Madez” Madegwa has died, marking the loss of a veteran Kenyan football figure whose career extended...
US Surgeon Who Found A Home In Kenya Set For National Hero Honour
BOMET, Kenya — Dr Russell White, an American-born cardiothoracic surgeon who has spent nearly three decades transforming specialised heart care and surgical training in...
Martha Karua’s Father Mwalimu Jackson Dies
NAIROBI, Kenya- People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has announced the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, recalling how she and her siblings...
PS John Tanui Named Among Global Leaders Advancing Digital Public Infrastructure
NAIROBI, Kenya — Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy Eng. John Tanui has been recognised among 50 public-sector leaders globally for his...
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.




