Y News is an independent digital news platform based in Kenya, founded with a clear mission: to revolutionise storytelling in the digital age through credible, people-centred journalism.
Y News produces clear, engaging, and accessible news that helps audiences make sense of complex issues without losing the human story behind the headlines.
Registered with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), Y News operates within recognised professional and ethical standards of journalism.
Its work has been formally submitted for consideration at the 2026 MCK Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA), reflecting a commitment to quality, impact, and public-interest reporting.
The platform’s editorial focus spans technology, development, governance, security, climate, business, and social issues, with a strong emphasis on how these themes affect real people and communities across Kenya and Africa.
Journalism at Y News is designed to inform, explain, and empower—not overwhelm—and its storytelling style is insightful, relatable, and easy to understand.
Y News runs #HerVoice, a dedicated programme spotlighting women’s voices, leadership, and lived experiences, amplifying stories that are often underrepresented in mainstream media.
In addition, the platform publishes a one-page digital magazine on politics, offering sharp analysis, context, and accountability-focused reporting on leadership and power.
Y News is powered by a team of 10 journalists, combining youthful energy with
seasoned expertise.
The team blends fresh perspectives and innovative approaches with years of professional experience, ensuring news coverage that is both dynamic and credible.
Y News was founded by Joseph Muraya, an award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience in human rights and crime reporting. He previously worked at Capital FM Kenya and brings a wealth of expertise in investigative journalism, storytelling, and public-interest reporting.