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.
Welsh Explorer Ash Dykes Braces for Crocodile-Infested Congo River
British explorer and extreme athlete Ash Dykes is preparing to embark on a 700-kilometre expedition down the Sangha River in the Congo Basin, taking...
‘Hurts Deeply’: British-Jamaican Rapper Stefflon Don Mourns Wicknell Chivayo After Tragic Helicopter Crash
British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don has mourned Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo, describing his death as a deeply painful loss and remembering him as...
Christa Pike Unconscious and on Ventilator After Failed Execution, Lawyer Says
NASHVILLE, United States- Christa Pike is unconscious, intubated, and receiving help from a ventilator after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection,...
Henry Wooster Confirmed As US Ambassador To Kenya
WASHINGTON, United States — The US Senate has confirmed career diplomat Henry Wooster as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya, filling the post...
Wawira Njiru Named to 2026 TIME100 Next List
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyan social entrepreneur Wawira Njiru, the founder and CEO of Food4Education, has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Next, earning international...
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.




