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Bayobab Kenya Completes Key Fibre Network Linking Mombasa to Uganda
NAIROBI, Kenya- In a major move to bolster internet connectivity across East Africa, Bayobab Kenya, a subsidiary of MTN Group, has successfully completed a...
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over Alleged Criminal Activities On The App
PARIS, France - Telegram's chief executive, Pavel Durov, was arrested by French authorities at Le Bourget Airport, north of Paris. The arrest, which took...
Kenya Leads The World In TikTok Usage
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyan content creators are buzzing with anticipation, but it seems they’ll need to hold their breath a little longer. Despite their persistent push...
Nyamira Students Win Big At 2024 Young Scientists Kenya Exhibition
NAIROBI, Kenya- In an inspiring show of innovation and talent, Bradford Nyangiri and Felix Makori from Menyenya Secondary School in Nyamira County have emerged...
Huawei Sponsors National Competition and Expands ICT Training
NAIROBI, Kenya- Huawei is stepping up its commitment to nurturing Kenya’s future tech talent by sponsoring the World Skills Kenya national competition and ramping...
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.




