Author: Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve is a Daystar University graduate with a BA in Electronic Media. He began his career as a newsreader at Ghetto Radio 89.5 before serving as a producer and radio host at Radio Thome 88.1 FM in Kitui for four years. Erastus further honed his skills with an attachment at BBC East Africa Correspondence. He is the founder of Channel 15 News, where he leads news coverage, social media management, and digital marketing. Well-versed in event organizing, Erastus combines his media expertise with a keen understanding of social media dynamics to shape local and national narratives.
Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi was on Sunday afternoon allegedly abducted outside Full Gospel Church in Mugutha by men believed to be plainclothes officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The MP had just concluded a worship service when he was forcibly bundled into a waiting Subaru, leaving worshippers screaming and stunned. The dramatic operation unfolded in full view of congregants, turning a peaceful Sunday into a scene of confusion and fear. The officers, who did not identify themselves, reportedly brushed off pleas from church leaders and carried out what appeared to be a calculated swoop. In the…
A government driver attached to the office of the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) in Mutomo Sub-County died on Friday night in a fatal road crash along the Kitui-Kibwezi road near Kisasi market in Kitui Rural Constituency. The incident occurred shortly after he had dropped off his boss and was heading back to Mutomo. According to initial reports, the vehicle veered off the road and rolled several times before landing in a ditch. The wreckage was discovered and retrieved by authorities on Saturday morning, nearly half a day after the crash. A close friend of the deceased, who spoke to Channel…
Days before the assassination of Father Alloys Cheruiyot Bett, a peace ambassador and beloved local priest in the troubled Kerio Valley — fresh revelations indicate that individuals identifying themselves as officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had visited him at his home under unclear circumstances. According to a report by The Standard Sunday edition, the alleged DCI officers made several unexplained visits in the days leading up to the priest’s murder. The paper quotes unnamed sources close to the late cleric, raising concerns that Father Bett may have been under surveillance. “They didn’t have a clear reason for…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a fiery warning to those behind the brutal murder of Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Alloys Cheruiyot Bett, vowing that the government will leave no stone unturned until the killers are brought to justice. Speaking during a condolence visit to the priest’s family in Cheplasgei Village, Murkomen declared a full-scale manhunt for the assailants and pledged swift and severe punishment for what he termed “a heinous and calculated act meant to destabilize peace efforts.” “We will make sure that we hand the harshest punishment to the perpetrators of these heinous acts,” Murkomen stated. “This…
KTN’s Zubeida Kananu retained her seat as President of the Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG), defeating Citizen’s Yvonne Okwara in a tense and tightly contested election by 72 votes to 58. The election, held amid high stakes and behind-the-scenes lobbying, saw newsroom loyalties tested as some of the country’s most respected editors locked horns in what has been described as the fiercest KEG contest in recent years. Zubeida, who has steered the Guild through a turbulent year marked by press freedom challenges and internal wrangles, capitalized on her experience, vast network, and a message of “stability over experimentation.” Her win signals…
One person has died on the spot and several others are nursing serious injuries following a tragic road accident involving a pickup and a tractor near Makutano Ma Mwala area along the busy Machakos-Kitui Highway. Confirming the incident to Channel 15 News via phone, Mwala Sub-County Police Commander Fredrick Satur said the driver of the pickup lost control of the speeding vehicle, crashing head-on into an oncoming tractor just a few meters before Makutano Ma Mwala junction. “The driver died on the spot due to the impact, while his passenger sustained serious injuries. A pedestrian who was walking along the…
On Friday, the Community Advocacy and Awareness Trust (CRAWN Trust) led a pivotal gender dialogue on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) policies and practices in Kenya’s coastal region. The event, held in Mombasa County, was part of the Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training (KBEST) program spearheaded by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and supported by Global Affairs Canada. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders from Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties, including Vocational Training Directors, Chief County Officers, and leaders of various Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs). These experts and advocates gathered to examine how TVETs can be leveraged to…
In a historic medical breakthrough, Migwani Level 4 Hospital has successfully conducted its first-ever theatre case in over 10 years, marking a monumental moment in the region’s healthcare delivery. Under the passionate and visionary leadership of Medical Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Mwanza, the hospital has ushered in a new era of hope, capacity, and service excellence. On Wednesday morning, the hospital’s theatre team successfully carried out an emergency cesarean section (CS) on a young mother who had been referred with signs of fetal distress. The outcome? A bouncing baby boy and a glowing testimony of trust in public health. The mother…
Agriculture holds immense promise as a game-changer for Kenya’s youth, and the government is determined to harness this potential to transform livelihoods, Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has said. Speaking after a meeting with the CEO of Shujaaz Kenya, PS Mueke emphasized the need to shift the mindset of young people and position agriculture as a viable and profitable career path. “The future of employment and economic growth lies in sectors that can absorb our growing youth population. Agriculture, if well tapped, has the capacity to empower millions of young Kenyans,” said Mueke. He noted that the government is prioritizing…
In a stunning and controversial move, Tanzanian authorities have deported celebrated Kenyan activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi by road and abandoned him at the Lunga Lunga border in Ukunda without explanation, his family has confirmed. The fiery activist, known for his bold stance against corruption and state oppression, was reportedly forcibly ejected from Tanzanian soil and left stranded on the Kenyan side, sparking a wave of public outrage and demands for answers from both governments. Mwangi had travelled to Tanzania reportedly to attend court proceedings involving opposition leader Tundu Lissu, a long-time critic of President Samia Suluhu’s regime. His abrupt…