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 National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at transforming institutional approaches to girls’ education in Kenya. Dubbed ‘Building a Gender-Transformative Institution to Advocate for Girls’ Education’, the project was officially launched this week with the support of ECHIDNA GIVING. Speaking during the launch, the CEO of NGEC emphasized the pivotal role of data in shaping impactful policy. “Data is a driver to decision-making,” she stated, underlining the initiative’s foundation in open-sourced tools, people-centered engagement, and evidence-based research. The project is steered by the leadership of Dr. Regina Mwatha and Hon. Priscilla Nyokabi, whose…
Tensions reached a boiling point in Homa Bay today as Governor Gladys Wanga dropped a political bombshell, accusing the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of being complicit—directly or indirectly—in the brutal assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Speaking with unfiltered rage at the late MP’s home in Kachien, Central Kasipul, Wanga, who also chairs the ODM party nationally, tore into UDA and its alleged silent war in the Nyanza region. “We didn’t sign up to work with UDA for the assassination of our members. If someone else killed Were, then tell us—WHO?” she demanded, as hundreds of mourners and political…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) has sharply questioned the appointment of Prof. Makau Mutua as an advisor in President William Ruto’s administration, terming the move a tokenistic gesture that falls far short of honoring both his legacy and the rightful place of the Kamba community in national leadership. In what is now being viewed as a glaring contradiction in the ongoing Ruto-Raila political arrangement, junior allies of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who have reportedly been considered for full Cabinet appointments—yet Prof. Makau Mutua, his most loyal and intellectual lieutenant, has only been awarded a low-profile advisory position. Speaking exclusively…
In a stunning turn of events, Kenyan police have released four filmmakers arrested last night in Karen in a controversial swoop that has shaken the country’s media landscape. Nicholas Wambugu, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae have been freed today on free bond, despite being booked under the vague and punitive charge of “false publication.” No formal charges were filed. The quartet, believed to be part of the production team behind the hard-hitting BBC documentary Blood Parliament, had been detained at an undisclosed location overnight. While they are now out of custody, authorities refused to return their phones, laptops,…
Kenyan filmmakers Nicholas Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and a fourth unnamed individual were arrested on Thursday from their studio in the upscale Karen suburb under unclear circumstances. The team is known for its role in producing Blood Parliament, a recent BBC documentary that exposed alleged police involvement in the fatal shooting of three young protestors during last year’s anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. While authorities have not disclosed the reasons for the arrests, their detention has raised speculation within Kenya’s creative and media industries. It remains unclear whether the arrests are directly linked to the politically sensitive documentary, but the timing…
A wave of joy and celebration swept through the serene plains of Amboseli today as James Kimoi, son of KANU Chairman Gideon Moi, wed Ivy Melly in a beautiful ceremony held at the luxurious Ol Tukai Lodge. The occasion brought together prominent figures, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who joined the Moi and Melly families in witnessing the young couple exchange vows in the company of close relatives, friends, and dignitaries. In a heartfelt message shared on his official platforms, Gideon Moi expressed deep parental pride and emotion as he watched his son begin…
What was meant to be a getaway to India has instead landed a 25-year-old Kenyan woman in serious legal trouble, after a routine airport check turned into a high-stakes drug bust. Caroline Wanjiku Mwangi was dramatically intercepted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by the Anti-Narcotics Unit just moments before boarding her flight to Goa, India. Officers, acting on sharp instincts, flagged her for a routine luggage inspection — but what they found was anything but routine. Hidden inside her suitcase were two smaller bags containing a suspicious white powdery substance, tightly wrapped in yellow cellotape. A spot test quickly…
Emmanuel Maleve, a journalist known for his bold exposés on public fund misuse, has been released on a police bail of Ksh 50,000 after spending the night in custody at Muthaiga Police Station. According to his lawyer Noel Muasya, police were unable to press formal charges and appeared to be engaging in a game of “hide and seek,” failing to produce a charge sheet at the courts throughout the morning. Maleve was arrested yesterday at Muli Mall in Kitui, allegedly bundled into a waiting vehicle and ferried to Nairobi under unclear circumstances. His arrest came shortly after publishing articles alleging…
The arrest of Emmanuel Maleve, a respected digital journalist based in Kitui County, is not only shocking—it is shameful. That it happened during Press Freedom Week, a time globally set aside to defend and celebrate media rights, makes it all the more disturbing. Maleve, who has steadily gained recognition for his fearless coverage of development, governance, and corruption in the Lower Eastern region, was arrested earlier this week after publishing an investigative report exposing alleged irregularities in the management of the Kitui South Constituency Development Fund (CDF). His exposé named questionable contractors, suspicious procurement procedures, and fund diversions—matters of deep…
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja is currently receiving treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, a facility internationally recognized for its cancer care services. The news of her hospitalization was confirmed by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika during an interview with a vernacular radio station on Thursday evening. Governor Kihika noted that the development came as a surprise to her, indicating that she had only recently been informed. “I was shocked to learn that Senator Karanja is unwell and currently hospitalized in London. I wish her a quick recovery,” said Kihika. While specific details about the nature of her condition remain…