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 Makueni County Government, under the leadership of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., has come under intense criticism after mourners in Mûumoni, Thange-Kibwezi Ward, were forced to carry a coffin for over five kilometers due to impassable roads. The mourners, who were heading to bury a young boy who died tragically after being struck by lightning, were left stranded when the hearse ferrying the body got stuck on the muddy and ungraded road. The grieving family and neighbors had no choice but to lift the coffin and walk the entire distance on foot to reach the homestead. “We were forced to…
In a nightmarish scene straight out of a horror movie, villagers have been left reeling in shock after a 30-year-old man allegedly butchered his 75-year-old neighbor and devoured his internal organs — including his brain, liver, and intestines. The chilling Monday evening attack unfolded just moments after the two men returned from evening prayers at the mosque. According to police, Zachariah Charo is believed to have crushed the skull of Ainen Twalib with a stone, before slicing open his abdomen and consuming parts of the mutilated corpse in an unimaginable act of barbarity. Kilifi South sub-county police commander Mr. Ktabul…
A new explosive report has exposed the grim realities of gender-based violence (GBV) and the deeply entrenched patriarchy suffocating women’s leadership in Kenya’s Nairobi, Kitui, and Samburu counties. Commissioned by CREAW and CRAWN Trust, and executed by PARS Research, the “Shifting Social Norms Towards GBV Prevention and Promotion of Women Leadership” project has unearthed shocking truths behind the veneer of community progress. Despite a growing understanding of GBV, the report reveals that the practice remains disturbingly rampant, cloaked under cultural silence, fear, and systemic failure. The Numbers Don’t Lie: Women Still Under Siege Out of 75 community members surveyed, a…
In a financial revelation that’s shaking the altar and the boardroom alike, Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) has declared an astonishing Sh2.4 billion income — and a remarkable Sh115.3 million surplus after tax. Yes, church is big business… and CITAM is leading the way! The megachurch, known for its expansive sanctuaries, polished media presence, and city-wide reach, is proving that faith and financial acumen can go hand-in-hand. From faithful tithing to strategic ventures, CITAM’s latest numbers have tongues wagging and calculators clicking. Branch Breakdown – Where the Billions Flowed From Brace yourself — here’s how the Sh2.4B pie was…
Kitui secondary school principals have been urged to harness the digital prowess of Generation Z teachers to drive technology-based learning, as they wrapped up their annual Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association conference at Reefs Hotel in Mombasa. Speaking during the closing session on Wednesday, April 16, Kitui County TSC Director Margaret Kamau emphasized the need for school leaders to create an enabling environment that supports the creativity and innovation of young teachers, many of whom are digitally savvy. “Gen Z teachers bring fresh energy and digital knowledge that can greatly transform our classrooms. Let’s support them, involve them, and allow…
In a strong show of political might, Kitui Woman Representative Hon. Irene Kasalu has emerged as the undisputed front-runner in the race for the county’s top seat, according to a recent online poll conducted by Channel 15 Digital News between Thursday and Friday this week. The survey, which drew a total of 1,511 votes, asked Kitui residents who they would support for Governor in the upcoming 2027 General Election. Hon. Kasalu received a resounding 729 votes, capturing nearly 48.3% of all votes cast. Her closest competitor, Senator Enoch Kiio Wambua, garnered 497 votes, while Kitui Central MP Dr. Makali Mulu…
In a bizarre turn of events straight out of a thriller, detectives in Kasarani have arrested two crafty conmen who mastered the art of deception—luring unsuspecting victims online by posing as seductive female masseuses, only to rob them blind. The duo, identified as Alex Mugo Wachira and Simon Chomba Mbogo, ran a slick online scam offering “professional massage services” with the allure of irresistible beauty and fantasy. But behind the glamorously edited photos and tempting promises was a trap—deadly and deceptive. One victim, seduced by what seemed like a dream offer, took the bait and booked a session at their…
A storm is brewing in Kwa-Vonza, Kitui Rural Constituency, after furious residents and businesspeople accused police officers at Kwa-Vonza Police Station of turning the station into a “cash collection center.” Led by Kwa-Vonza Business Traders Association Chairman Mr. Pius Mwanzia, the locals have issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police through the National Police Service to immediately transfer four officers whom they claim have been extorting bribes from complainants seeking justice. “We are tired of being milked dry every time we go to file a report. These officers demand money before offering any assistance. It’s no…
A fiery session unfolded in Parliament today as irate Members of the National Assembly Education Committee took the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to task over what they termed as an “inexcusable stagnation crisis” affecting thousands of Kenyan teachers. At the heart of the storm: delayed promotions, claims of discrimination, and a staggering Sh35 billion budget deficit that has paralyzed career progression for more than 178,000 teachers. “This rot must stop,” declared the Committee’s Vice Chairperson Hon. Eve Obara (Kabondo Kasipul), demanding to know why teachers in hardship zones, women, and those with special needs continue to be overlooked despite years…
The political drums are beating louder in Kitui after the National Liberal Party (NLP) held a high-octane meeting today at its county branch offices — a gathering that has sent ripples across the Lower Eastern political landscape. Led by NLP Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, the party’s Kitui Executive officials convened to assess the just-concluded party registration drive that has been ongoing across Kitui County and parts of the Lower Eastern region. The results, according to insiders, were “more than encouraging” with thousands already enlisted as new NLP members. But it was the political declarations that followed that stole…