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.
In a stunning declaration that could shake the political landscape, National Liberal Party (NLP) Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has vowed to end what he described as the systematic sidelining of the Akamba community from the country’s political power structure. Addressing a charged gathering of supporters and local leaders, Dr. Muli sent a fiery message directly to President William Ruto and the ruling establishment:”The Akamba will no longer be flower girls in government. We are founders, not followers — and it’s time we reclaimed our rightful place at the heart of national leadership!” Dr. Muli lamented that despite years of…
In a deeply moving and historic ceremony, Pope Francis was laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome, becoming the first pontiff in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. The Pope’s coffin was placed in the side aisle of the Basilica, between the revered Pauline Chapel — home to the cherished icon of Our Lady ‘Salus Populi Romani’ — and the Sforza Chapel. This location reflects his lifelong devotion to Our Lady and his close ties to the Roman faithful. The burial rite began with the chanting of four psalms and five…
Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has officially launched a crackdown on the county’s runaway alcohol industry, setting up powerful County and Sub-County Alcoholic Drinks Control Committees to bring order to the chaos. Formalized under Gazette Notice No. 4782 of April 2025, the new battalions of regulators are armed with the authority to police the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol across Kitui — balancing the critical mission of protecting lives while keeping county revenue flowing. Sounding the alarm on a looming crisis, Governor Malombe warned of the devastating health and social risks posed by rampant alcohol abuse, vowing to protect Kitui’s…
Political temperatures soared in Kitui South on Saturday after the National Liberal Party (NLP) staged a daring offensive deep inside Wiper Party’s heartland, setting off shockwaves that are now rippling across the Lower Eastern region. In a well-coordinated operation in Kitui South , NLP unleashed a massive caravan that swept through villages, markets, and trading centers, rallying residents to join its ongoing countrywide registration drive. The caravan — vibrant, defiant, and heavily branded — caught many local leaders off-guard, marking the first major attempt to directly challenge Wiper’s longtime stranglehold on the region. “Enough is enough. For decades, Wiper leaders…
In an unexpected yet powerful turn of events, male Members of Parliament have come out strongly in support of gender equality in leadership, shaking up traditional political dynamics in what some are calling a “silent revolution from within.” During a high-powered retreat held in the scenic town of Naivasha, members of the Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA) declared their unwavering commitment to championing women’s empowerment in political spaces—signaling a bold shift in the male-dominated corridors of power. “We believe women are capable leaders,” declared Hon. John Mukunji, the fiery Manyatta MP and KYPA Chairperson. “Men in leadership must be intentional…
The nation inches closer to a new era of electoral leadership as the Selection Panel overseeing the recruitment of the next Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) boss and six new commissioners concluded an intense month-long interview marathon today. In what has been described as one of the most watched public vetting exercises in recent history, all eyes were on the 11 candidates shortlisted for the powerful IEBC Chairperson post. The interviews began on March 24th and concluded by March 26th, with the country anxiously analyzing every move, word, and promise from the hopefuls aiming to steer Kenya’s electoral ship.…
Titus Sifuna, the 22-year-old man accused of impersonating President William Ruto on social media platform X, has been released on a cash bail of Ksh 100,000, following a spirited intervention by a local human rights defenders group. Sifuna had been in custody for allegedly running a parody account that closely mirrored the President’s online tone and messaging, raising alarm among authorities. His arrest sparked widespread debate on social media, with some users expressing concern over what they described as a potential crackdown on online freedom of expression. The court granted Sifuna bail after considering submissions from the human rights group,…
The ghosts of Shakahola have returned to haunt Kenya’s conscience after police arrested Pastor Abel Gandi of the New Foundation Church over the shocking death of a follower during a bizarre ritual. According to police reports, the woman met her death after falling from what Gandi calls the “Tree of Life,” a towering baobab tree that the controversial preacher allegedly claims is the gateway to divine healing and personal deliverance. Congregants were instructed to climb the tree to “elevate spiritually” and “escape earthly suffering.” Tragically, the woman’s final climb ended in disaster—her lifeless body found beneath the sacred tree that…
In a clear strategic move aimed at restructuring Kenya’s political dynamics, the National Liberal Party (NLP) under the leadership of Augustus Kyalo Muli has today officially launched a nationwide mass membership registration drive — a central pillar in its 2027 General Election blueprint. The launch, held at the party’s Kitui branch offices, marked the beginning of what party insiders are calling a full-scale “revamp and reactivation” campaign, targeting both urban and rural regions across all 47 counties. Kyalo Muli was joined by NLP Secretary General Omondi K’Oyoo during the event, underscoring the unity within the party’s top leadership. “The NLP…
A high-level security forum dubbed Jukwaa la Usalama – Lower Eastern Edition kicked off today at Kitui School Grounds, bringing together top national and regional leaders for a three-day consultative engagement aimed at strengthening peace, public safety, and service delivery across the Lower Eastern region. The forum, which will run from April 24 to 26, begins in Kitui County, proceeds to Makueni on day two, and culminates in Machakos on the third day. The initiative is led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and has drawn participation from both national and county-level leadership. In Kitui, the event was graced by…