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.
White smoke has billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that the 133 Cardinal electors gathered in conclave have successfully chosen the new Pope. The decision comes after days of prayerful deliberation within the sacred walls of the Vatican. The identity of the new Holy Father remains under wraps for the moment, but he is expected to make his first public appearance shortly at the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to deliver the traditional “Habemus Papam” announcement. Crowds in St. Peter’s Square erupted into cheers at the sight of the white smoke, a centuries-old symbol of papal election. Bells…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has set off a political storm after alleging that the late Kariobangi North MCA, Hon. Joel Munuve, was poisoned by a person identified only as Wamadimplez. Speaking during Munuve’s funeral mass, Babu Owino stated that he was attending the ceremony of a man who had been poisoned, naming Wamadimplez as the culprit. He expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and to the people of Kariobangi, ending his statement with a somber prayer for Munuve’s soul to rest in peace. The remarks have sent shockwaves across Nairobi’s political landscape, with many demanding clarification…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata is facing a storm of controversy after an NTV exposé linked him to a brazen scheme involving forged death certificates and fraudulent claims in the aftermath of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 tragedy. The investigative report alleges that Kang’ata, a former Senate Majority Whip, facilitated the presentation of fake documents to access millions of dollars meant for grieving families. Shockingly, those listed as next of kin in the paperwork were not related to any victims — they were allegedly staffers from Kang’ata’s Senate office. But in a swift and defiant response, Kang’ata has rubbished the…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) has set the political tempo in the Lower Eastern region ablaze with its high-octane membership recruitment caravan that roared into Makueni County, drawing thousands in a show of grassroots resurgence and political realignment. Led by the charismatic NLP Party Leader, the caravan flagged off its registration exercise in Kibwezi town, where excited locals braved the morning heat to witness what many described as the “dawn of new politics.” From Kibwezi, the campaign trail snaked its way to Machinary and then to Kambu–Mutito Andei, where it camped for the better part of the afternoon, engaging with…
National Assembly Speaker Hon. Moses Wetang’ula wants all VIP bodyguards, especially those assigned to Members of Parliament, to undergo fresh vetting. This comes in the wake of the shocking assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was gunned down in broad daylight in Nairobi’s Central Business District on April 30, 2025. Speaking during the late MP’s emotionally charged requiem mass, Wetang’ula declared that internal threats now pose a greater danger to lawmakers than ever before. He said the country must face the uncomfortable truth that danger may now come from within. He directed all Members of Parliament to submit…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its pursuit of Philip Nahashon Aroko, now declared a person of interest in the chilling assassination of Kasipul MP Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were. The lawmaker was gunned down on April 30 in what authorities describe as a “targeted and premeditated” attack. In an urgent public notice issued earlier today, the DCI called on Aroko to surrender immediately at the nearest police station. The agency also appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information on Aroko’s whereabouts to contact the toll-free numbers 999, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203). All information…
The doors of the Sistine Chapel have officially closed, signaling the start of the highly secretive conclave to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. A total of 133 cardinal electors, drawn from 71 countries, solemnly processed from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel, accompanied by the haunting chant of the Litany of the Saints, before locking themselves away from the world. This marks the third conclave in 20 years and follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of 88. The cardinals, all under the age of 80 as per church law,…
Kenya’s electoral integrity and the future of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) are hanging in the balance, according to the latest TIFA polls. The survey reveals that Anne Amadi, the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, is emerging as the preferred choice for the next IEBC chairperson, with 41% of Kenyans backing her appointment. Close behind is Charles Nyachae, former chairperson of the Constitution Implementation Commission, garnering 23% of public support. However, the poll also exposes a growing sense of distrust in the electoral process, with a significant portion of the population questioning the legitimacy of past elections and…
Three men, including the husband of the deceased, have been charged at the Garissa High Court over the alleged murder of a 17-year-old refugee girl in Wajir County. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) authorized the charges against Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, Mussa Sheikh Ahmed, and Adan Mohamme Ahmed following investigations into the death of Gaala Adan, who was killed on March 22, 2025, at Lolkuta South Sub-location, Wara Location in Hadado Sub-County, within Wajir County. According to Principal Prosecution Counsel Benard Owuor, the decision to prosecute followed a directive to exhume the body of the teenager and conduct a thorough…
The National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli now claims there are alleged backroom power deals by the opposition aimed at manipulating the appointment of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials. In a statement issued to newsrooms today, the NLP accuses Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa of attempting to strong-arm President William Ruto into “consulting” them over the distribution of IEBC slots — a move the party describes as impunity disguised as inclusivity. “The IEBC is not a political playground. It is a sacred institution of our democracy. It does not belong to Kalonzo…