Author: Erastus Maleve

A law firm owned by EARB Board Member Joel Kinyua Kathumbi, and who has been accused by a Mwingi widow of withholding a KSh 3 million compensation, has threatened to withdraw from the case, according to a letter exclusively obtained by Channel 15 News. Joel Kinyua Kathumbi, a board member at the Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB) and who operates as an advocate at Kinyua Mwaniki & Wainaina Advocates, has been accused by the widow of failing to remit the court-awarded funds following a fatal accident. Channel 15 News traced the dispute through court documents, rulings, insurance remittance records, and…

Employees working at the Magunas Supermarket Kitui Branch have raised fresh concerns about working conditions at the outlet, weeks after similar complaints were reportedly shared by staff at the same branch. According to individuals who identified themselves as employees and spoke to Channel 15 News on condition of anonymity, some workers have previously expressed concerns about long working hours that allegedly stretch from early morning to late at night. The employees further claim that staff sometimes face restrictions when attempting to purchase food during their shifts despite the extended working hours. Others also alleged salary discrepancies and pressure on employees…

Abedinecho Kyalo Katue has broken his silence following his recent arrest in the United States, dismissing the allegations against him as false. In a message shared on his social media platforms, the Kibwezi-born nurse thanked supporters who have stood by him during the difficult period and reassured them that he is doing well. “Hey guys! Thank you so much for your prayers and unwavering support. I truly, deeply, and sincerely appreciate each and every one of you,” he wrote. Katue also strongly denied the accusations that led to his arrest, describing them as completely untrue and contrary to his personal…

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe on Monday joined hundreds of mourners in Katheka, Kitui West, to pay their last respects during the requiem mass and burial ceremony of the late Veronica Mulila, the matriarch of the Mulila family and mother to Safaricom executive Nicholas Mulila. The emotional ceremony brought together national and county leaders, family members, friends, and residents who gathered to celebrate the life of the respected elder whose legacy, speakers said, was deeply rooted in hard work and education. In his tribute, Governor Malombe eulogized the late Veronica Mulila as a strong pillar in her family and community who…

Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai has made startling revelations about the tense moments surrounding the announcement of Kenya’s disputed 2007 presidential election results, claiming he had been heavily armed and placed on standby to whisk away the then electoral commission chairman immediately after the declaration. Speaking in an investigative feature by NTV Kenya titled #StolenBallot, Mbai narrated how he was secretly assigned the mission during the dramatic final hours of vote tallying at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. At the time, Mbai was serving as a police sergeant attached to then government spokesman Alfred Mutua. According to Mbai, although Sundays…

An American Catholic bishop has been arrested at an airport while allegedly attempting to leave the country, following explosive allegations linking him to a major church funds scandal and repeated trips to a controversial brothel in Mexico. Emanuel Shaleta, 60, a senior cleric in the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle, was arrested by deputies at San Diego International Airport after authorities concluded a months-long financial crimes investigation. According to investigators, the bishop is facing eight counts of embezzlement, eight counts of money laundering, and one count of aggravated white-collar crime. Authorities allege that Shaleta diverted hundreds of…

As political temperatures slowly begin to rise ahead of the 2027 General Election, Kitui Central parliamentary aspirant Boniface Musambi has called on fellow contenders to conduct peaceful and respectful campaigns in what is shaping up to be a competitive race. Speaking during a burial ceremony in Kwa Maingi village in Kywangithya West Ward, Kitui County, Musambi downplayed online criticism directed at him by some of his political rivals, saying his focus remains firmly on engaging residents at the grassroots level. “Mimi sina shida na wao… wacha waongee online, mimi niko na wananchi kwa ground,” Musambi said, emphasizing that his priority…

The National Liberal Party (NLP) is rapidly reshaping Kenya’s political landscape, particularly in Ukambani, where the party now boasts at least 500,000 registered members. Its national membership has surged to around 1 million, a remarkable feat for a party that just a few years ago was largely unknown outside a few local strongholds. This explosive growth comes as several established parties — including Wiper Democratic Movement–Kenya, NARC, and the Mabadiliko Party — face scrutiny over non-compliance with constitutional requirements for national presence. Analysts say NLP’s rapid grassroots expansion has already started eating into the support base of these older parties.…

The man known for exposing politicians in his famous Vampire Diaries series, Morara Kebaso, is now facing the kind of scrutiny he usually dishes out. Audio leaks and videos circulating online allege that Morara was involved in a secret affair with popular TikToker Gilo Ntiyari, sparking intense debate across social media and shaking his political credibility. In the leaked audios, Gilo recounts being taken on a three-day trip to Mombasa by Morara, who reportedly showered her with lavish gifts—including furniture—following what sources describe as their “Mechi.” The scandal took a more personal turn when Gilo’s three-month marriage to Captain Sammir…

A dramatic confrontation is unfolding between State House Director of Communications Bonny Musambi and Kamba urban music artist and cancer awareness activist Biez Kaviru after the government official demanded a public apology over allegations that he blocked a cancer petition meant for President William Ruto. Speaking in an exclusive interview with a local FM station, Musambi—who is also an aspiring Kitui Central MP on a UDA ticket—firmly denied claims that he prevented Kaviru from delivering a petition urging the government to declare cancer a national disaster. Musambi challenged the artist to either produce recorded evidence or publicly retract the allegations.…