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.
After months of anticipation and political speculation, Kenya is finally moving closer to restoring the leadership of its electoral body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Parliament is now set to begin the vetting process of seven nominees appointed to steer the commission, which has remained vacant since the exit of former chairperson Wafula Chebukati and his team in early 2023. Leading the list of nominees is Erastus Edung Ethekon from Turkana County, who has been proposed as the next chairperson of the IEBC. Ethekon, a seasoned legal professional with years of experience in electoral law, is expected to…
In Ukambani’s entrenched political landscape, where loyalties have long been dictated by established clans and names, a newcomer is challenging the status quo—and leaving seasoned powerbrokers in disbelief. Augustus Kyalo Muli, the unassuming son of Kalundu market has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Though he shares bloodlines with the storied Nyiva Mwendwa, his upbringing was far from gilded. A scholarship to Starehe Boys’ Centre under Dr. Geoffrey Griffin propelled him from humble beginnings to the global stage: first as a celebrated Music Specialist at Dubai’s Center for Musical Arya, then as a Logistics Specialist at Global Links…
A cloud of shock and unease has descended on Kiminini village after a 41-year-old man, Gabriel Kiplimo, exhumed the body of his wife, claiming she had been visiting him in dreams, pleading to be set free. The wife, identified as Namalwa, had been buried three weeks prior. But according to Kiplimo, her spirit has been tormenting him nightly—appearing in vivid dreams where she tearfully begged him to retrieve her body, alleging that traditional herbs had been buried with her, binding her soul. The unsettling incident unfolded earlier this week when Kiplimo, acting alone, dug up his wife’s grave in the…
Ngumbao TV, a beloved Kamba-language broadcaster serving audiences across Lower Eastern Kenya, has been named among 23 television stations shut down by the government in a sweeping crackdown on illegal betting advertisements. The order, issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), comes after the stations allegedly defied a 30-day ban on gambling content and continued airing betting promotions that included pay bill and till numbers—violating broadcasting and licensing rules. List of Stations Targeted in Operation Among the affected stations are Kameme TV, Tohanchane TV, Favour Life TV, Yahweh TV, Swahili TV, Deliverance TV, Madhabahu TV, Happy TV, and…
It was glitz, glam, and a touch of political intrigue as Kevin Muasya Musyoka, son of Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, tied the knot with his longtime partner Sharon in a breathtaking wedding ceremony held at the five-star Enashipai Resort in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The private but opulent affair, set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Naivasha, brought together the who’s who of Kenya’s political elite, clergy, and business circles. The bride and groom exchanged vows in an elegant outdoor setting filled with white roses, Maasai-themed décor, and an aura of graceful tradition. However, it wasn’t just the ceremony’s beauty…
Wote Town came to a virtual standstill on Friday afternoon as the National Liberal Party (NLP) registration caravan thundered into the county capital in a show of might that has left political analysts stunned and rivals on high alert. The vibrant convoy, led by the party’s electrifying leader, arrived with sirens, chants, and the unmistakable roar of a movement on the rise. Boda boda riders formed a protective motorcade around the main truck, which was blaring upbeat campaign tunes and messages of economic liberation. Women wrapped in yellow lesos lined the streets. School children peered from balconies. Business came to…
Wiper Party Leader H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has called for a full investigation into the sudden death of Kariobangi North MCA Hon. Joel Munuve, cautioning the nation against slipping back into a culture of political assassinations. Speaking during a solemn send-off ceremony held in Nzeluni village, Migwani Ward, Kalonzo described Munuve as a fearless and uncompromising leader who courageously exposed corruption within Nairobi County. “We want to know exactly what happened to Hon. Munuve. If it is proved that it was a blood clot, we will accept that. What we will not allow to continue is the practice of…
As white smoke rose above the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon, signaling the election of a new pope, a wave of emotion spread across the globe — and in a special way, across Kenya. The announcement of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church under the papal name Pope Leo XIV was met with reverence, awe, and a surprising personal connection for Channel 15 News founder Erastus Maleve. The newly elected pontiff visited Kenya in December 2024, where he spent time with his fellow Augustinian friars at Baba Ndogo Parish in Nairobi and led a…
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been unveiled as Pope Leone XIV, following a successful papal conclave at the Vatican. Cardinal Prevost, who previously served as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and held extensive pastoral experience in Peru and the United States, now becomes the first American pope in history. The announcement was made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, shortly after white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of the new pontiff. Pope Leone XIV greeted thousands of faithful gathered at St. Peter’s Square with a message of peace, humility, and global solidarity,…
LIVE: Reporting and in-depth coverage of the election of the Pope continues as white smoke rises over Vatican City, signaling the birth of a new papacy. A surge of emotion swept across St. Peter’s Square this evening as white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, announcing to the world that the Catholic Church has elected a new Pope. For hours, thousands stood shoulder to shoulder under the cloudy Roman sky—pilgrims clutching rosaries, children on their parents’ shoulders, elderly couples wrapped in scarves against the spring chill. All eyes were fixed on the small chimney above the chapel,…