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.
Dennis Awori Appointed New USIU Vice Chancellor
NAIROBI, Kenya - Veteran diplomat and business leader Dennis Awori has been appointed the new Chancellor of the United States International University–Africa (USIU-Africa), stepping...
FIFA Announces Expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 Teams Starting in 2031
ZURICH, Switzerland - FIFA has confirmed that the Women's World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams, mirroring the men's competition, beginning with...
Mother’s Day: Lessons From Jane Brown Bwire, a Trailblazer Changing the World, Touching One Soul at a Time
BUSIA, Kenya – As Kenya joins the rest of the globe this Sunday, May 11, 2025, in celebrating Mother’s Day, in the quiet heart...
Who Was Charles Were? Kenya Mourns a Fearless Son of Kasipul
NAIROBI, Kenya — Charles Ong’ondo Were, the soft-spoken Kasipul MP with a sharp sense of humor and a formidable business resume, was gunned down...
Witchcraft Joke Backfires: Jalang’o Faces Sh105M ‘Fine’ From Kisii Elders
NAIROBI, Kenya — When Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, better known as Jalang'o, cracked a joke during a fundraiser in Kisii, he likely didn’t expect...
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.




