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 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…
A solemn mood has engulfed Kalinditi village in Kitui West Constituency as the final rites for the late Robert Mwangangi Mwongela are currently being held. The ceremony, which is being presided over by Fr. Julius Muthamba of Kabati Parish under the Catholic Church, has attracted a significant gathering of mourners, including political leaders, clergy, relatives, and friends. Notably in attendance is Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe, who joined residents and dignitaries in paying tribute to the late Mwongela. The deceased was an in-law to Nicholas Mulila, a prominent businessman and a key gubernatorial contender in the upcoming Kitui elections. Speakers…
The County Government of Kitui has called upon residents and stakeholders to take part in a public participation forum on the Draft Annual Budget Estimates for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. In a public notice issued by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, and Revenue Management, the county outlined its commitment to transparency and citizen engagement in accordance with Section 125(2) of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012. The forum is scheduled to take place today, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) grounds in Kitui Town, beginning at 10:00 AM. Members of the public, civil…
New Vatican Decree aims to clean up abuses around Mass offerings and restore the spiritual integrity of the Eucharist In a move that’s set to disrupt long-standing but increasingly controversial practices within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has approved a hard-hitting decree aimed at eradicating critics have dubbed the “pay-to-pray” culture—a growing perception that Masses are being bought and sold rather than celebrated in true spiritual reverence. Signed on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, and set to take effect on Easter Sunday, April 20, the decree from the Dicastery for the Clergy outlines strict new norms governing Mass intentions and…
Tragedy has once again struck the notorious Nairobi-Nakuru highway after a deadly dawn collision claimed three lives at the infamous Manguo stretch, reigniting concerns over road safety and enforcement failures. The heart-wrenching crash, which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, involved a head-on collision between a speeding matatu and a lorry. Eyewitnesses described a scene of mangled metal and screams for help as first responders battled to extract bodies from the wreckage. All three victims—believed to have been traveling in the matatu—died on the spot, with others rushed to nearby health facilities in critical condition. This latest tragedy…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has sensationally claimed that the late Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, did not die by accident, but was “taken out” in a calculated operation. Speaking during a Palm Sunday fundraiser at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Kitui, Kalonzo called for an immediate and independent parliamentary inquiry into what he described as a whitewashed report on the tragic chopper crash. “Let no one lie to you – General Ogolla was taken out. This country deserves the truth, not some sanitized, state-sponsored fairy tale,” Kalonzo declared, sending shockwaves across the political landscape. His remarks come…
A dramatic video showing a man clinging to comedian Oga Obinna’s helicopter has gone viral — leaving Kenyans both stunned and amused. The jaw-dropping incident occurred during the traditional wedding ceremony of Ohangla star Prince Indah in Migori County, where celebrities, fans, and high-profile guests had gathered to celebrate. As the event wound down and the chopper carrying Obinna and businessman Bruno prepared to take off, chaos erupted. The now-viral clip captures the moment an unidentified man dashed toward the helicopter, ignored multiple security warnings, and desperately latched onto the aircraft’s landing skids as it began to ascend. Obinna, narrating…
The Kenyan media fraternity is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Silas Apollo, a brilliant former NTV journalist, who tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run accident along Kiambu Road in Nairobi. Apollo, who was at the time serving as a writer with Nairobi Law Monthly, was struck by a speeding vehicle on the night of Thursday, April 10, as he attempted to cross the road on foot. In a cruel twist of fate, the driver fled the scene without offering help — turning the incident into a chilling case of hit-and-run. Initial police reports classified the tragedy as one involving…
Channel 15 News – Digital Poll Results Set Political Tongues Wagging In what is shaping up to be a political revolution in Kitui Central, Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, the National Liberal Party (NLP) flagbearer, has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2027 MP race, according to a Channel 15 News digital poll that stunned political observers. The 24-hour poll, conducted online by Channel 15 News, saw Dr. Muli clinch 731 votes, outperforming State House Director of Coordination Boniface Musambi, who garnered 623 votes. Other candidates, including Mr. Crispus Ileli, Hon. Christopher Nzilu, and Mr. Henry Malonza Kituti, trailed with less…
President William Ruto has appointed Dr. Mercy Mwangangi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA), signaling a bold step in reshaping Kenya’s healthcare sector. The appointment of the former Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) at the Ministry of Health has sparked excitement, particularly in her home county of Machakos, Lower Eastern Kenya, where she is hailed as a symbol of progress and excellence. Dr. Mwangangi, selected from a competitive pool of 92 applicants, emerged victorious after a rigorous selection process that saw 12 finalists undergo intensive vetting. Her appointment reinforces President Ruto’s commitment to strengthening the…