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.
The High Court has issued conservatory orders halting the vetting and approval of President William Ruto’s nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by the National Assembly. The order remains in effect until May 29, 2025. The decision follows a petition by two concerned citizens who challenged the legality and transparency of the nomination process. President Ruto’s administration had recently forwarded a list of nominees intended to fill the vacant IEBC positions, a move aimed at reconstituting the electoral body ahead of the 2027 General Election. Among the nominees is Ann Nderitu, the Registrar of Political Parties, alongside…
Nakuru detectives have launched investigations after a local priest who hosted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was found dead under mysterious circumstances near the busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. The body of Reverend John Maina, a respected clergyman at Igwamiti Catholic Church in Laikipia County, was discovered about 50 meters from the church, lying lifeless within Gilgil Constituency. The tragic discovery has triggered a wave of concern across the country, especially due to the priest’s recent high-profile interaction with Gachagua on April 27, 2025. According to officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru County, early indicators suggest foul play.…
Detectives have launched urgent investigations following a dramatic and violent attack on Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers earlier today at Governor George Natembeya’s residence in Trans Nzoia County. The officers, acting on valid court-issued search warrants, were pursuing leads into a massive KSh 1.4 billion corruption scandal involving irregular procurement and fictitious payments linked to the Trans Nzoia County Government for the financial years 2022/2023 and 2024/2025. Trouble erupted when a hostile group stormed the governor’s compound mid-operation, overpowering security personnel and unleashing chaos. The mob maliciously damaged five EACC vehicles and looted seized evidence, including critical documents and…
Former Deputy President and Democratic Conservatives Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has sensationally accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a plot to assassinate him using state-sponsored operatives, armed killer squads, and biological agents. Speaking to journalists at his Karen Residence in Nairobi, Gachagua claimed that the government had activated a coordinated operation targeting him during a church service in Gatanga Constituency. According to him, intelligence reports indicated that President Ruto had allegedly instructed state security agencies to “deal with him once and for all” after earlier attempts involving hired goons failed. The former second in command further alleged that a…
Kitui County is staring at a full-blown governance crisis following a protracted power struggle between two rival factions within the County Assembly—one allied to Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya and the other with the backing of Governor Julius Malombe’s administration. The standoff has stalled crucial legislative functions, including the passage of the 2024/2025 supplementary budget and the 2025/2026 budget estimates, threatening to bring service delivery to a grinding halt. Investigations by Channel 15 News reveal that the Assembly is currently split down the middle, with both camps claiming to represent the legitimate Majority Leadership. The Malombe-aligned faction accuses Speaker Kinengo of…
A dramatic confrontation unfolded this morning in Kitale as irate residents of Trans Nzoia County clashed with officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) during a raid on Governor George Natembeya’s residence in the Milimani area. According to eyewitnesses, a heavy contingent of police officers surrounded Governor Natembeya’s home in the early hours, intending to arrest him over undisclosed allegations. The operation quickly escalated when local residents, upon learning of the raid, gathered in protest. Tensions boiled over, leading to the vandalization of an EACC vehicle as demonstrators expressed their outrage over what they perceived as political intimidation. Governor…
In a major boost to grassroots trade and economic revitalization, Kitui County is set to benefit from the construction of state-of-the-art Ksh 50 million Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) markets during the upcoming financial year. According to a tender advertisement by the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, five key trading centres have been earmarked for the development of these markets. These include Tulia Market in Mutonguni (Kitui West), Kisasi Market in Kitui Rural, Wikililye and Zombe in Kitui East, and Nuu Ward in Mwingi Central. Each of these modern markets is expected to cost Ksh 50 million, making…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations are reportedly hunting for former Deputy President and DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua. According to his lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, DCI officers raided Gachagua’s homes in Mathira and Nairobi on Saturday night in a dramatic operation to apprehend him — a move that has sent political shockwaves across the country. In a statement to the media, lawyer Ndegwa Njiru said:“To all media houses, kindly be informed that the DCI has taken hostage all of HE Rigathi Gachagua’s properties both at Karen and at Wamunyoro. They are currently man-hunting him. We are yet to be…
The plight of Kenya’s donkeys took center stage on Saturday during the National Donkey Day celebrations held at Mutomo Stadium, Kitui County. The event, led by Caritas Kitui and supported by The Brooke East Africa in partnership with the County Government of Kitui, brought together hundreds of stakeholders in a show of solidarity for the protection of the animal. Under the theme “Africa’s Commitment to Donkey Preservation Now and in the Future,” the event highlighted the growing threat to donkeys due to illegal slaughter, poor care, and theft driven by the underground donkey hide trade. Calls for Immediate Enforcement of…
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese of Machakos witnessed a historic and spirit-filled moment on Sunday during the Consecration and Enthronement Service of Ven. Canon Patrick Kyalo Munuve as the 4th Bishop of the Diocese. The colourful ceremony, held at ACK Machakos, was marked with prayer, worship, and traditional Anglican rites as Ven. Canon Munuve officially took over leadership of the diocese, now bearing the title The Right Reverend Patrick Kyalo Munuve. The service drew a large congregation from across the region, with notable dignitaries in attendance, including Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, both…