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.
Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has once again cemented his place among Kenya’s top-performing legislators. The lawmaker was honored at the prestigious JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, where he was recognized as the best MP in the Eastern Region and ranked 8th nationwide in strategic management of public resources. This latest accolade marks Kawaya’s second consecutive win in the category, further solidifying his reputation as a dedicated servant leader committed to effective governance and prudent resource utilization. “A second award in a row is a firm confirmation of my servant leadership and loyalty to the people of Mwala,” the MP…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a strong demand to President William Ruto, urging him to bring back Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti under the controversial peacekeeping mission. Speaking on Thursday afternoon in Kimangu, Mua Ward, Machakos County, Kalonzo expressed deep concern over the security of Kenyan officers, warning that the mission is becoming too risky. “President Ruto, bring back our boys from Haiti because this is becoming too much,” Kalonzo declared. He questioned the government’s decision to send security forces to the violence-ridden Caribbean nation, pointing out that Kenya has successfully participated in peacekeeping missions before without…
Machakos detectives have dismantled a notorious burglary syndicate that has been terrorizing businesses in Machakos and Joska. In a well-planned sting operation, police arrested Wycliffe Matheka Kithuku, alias Uthex, the alleged mastermind, along with his accomplices Cynthia Mbithe Musyoka and Jackson Wambua Mutinda. Midnight Raids and a Getaway Bike For months, the gang had been executing daring hardware break-ins, striking under cover of darkness and vanishing without a trace. Their luck, however, ran out when detectives pounced, recovering their getaway motorcycle (KMGP 114M) along with their notorious burglary tools—a bolt cutter and a long metal rod, allegedly used to break…
Popular TikToker and travel agent Maria Wangare Kamunge, alias Rish Kamunge, is now at the center of a multi-million shilling job scam that left dozens of Kenyans stranded and defrauded. Kamunge, the Director of Trustpine Travel Agency, was arraigned in court today after investigations linked her to a fraudulent recruitment scheme that promised lucrative job opportunities in Mauritius. According to authorities, unsuspecting job seekers paid between Ksh 200,000 and Ksh 400,000 for job placements, only to arrive in Mauritius and find out that their supposed employers did not exist. Some victims were detained at the airport and later deported back…
A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday evening in Nguni River, Mwingi Central Constituency, after a Probox vehicle was swept away by raging waters following heavy rains pounding the region. According to reports, the ill-fated vehicle was stuck mid-river when the fast-moving waters overwhelmed it, dragging it downstream. Fortunately, no fatalities were recorded in the incident. The tragedy comes just a day after authorities at Nguni Police Station ordered the closure of access to River Enziu, another notorious crossing point in Kitui County, following the heavy downpour witnessed across the country. Dangerous Waters Continue to Wreak Havoc The Nguni River incident…
Kenyan football has been rocked by a major scandal after the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) provisionally suspended Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi for 90 days over suspected match-fixing. The decision, announced today by FKF, follows the emergence of circulating videos raising concerns about possible match manipulation. The federation cited Section VII (2) of its Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations (2016) as the basis for its action, emphasizing its commitment to upholding integrity in the sport. Matasi, who plays for Kakamega Homeboyz FC, has been formally informed of the suspension, which bars him from participating in any FKF-sanctioned competitions and events. FKF has…
The Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya has been thrown into fresh turmoil after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) issued orders suspending recent leadership changes within the party’s majority wing in Kitui County Assembly. In a ruling delivered by Vice Chairperson Hon. Gad Gathu on March 26, 2025, the Tribunal temporarily halted the ouster of three senior officials in Kitui County Assembly majority side , marking yet another chapter in Wiper’s ongoing internal power struggles. The case, filed by Harrison Maluki Mawia, Boniface Mukwate Katula, and another party official, challenged their removal as Leader of Majority, Majority Whip, and Deputy Majority Whip.…
President William Ruto has intensified his outreach to opposition strongholds, holding a high-stakes meeting with leaders from Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni counties at State House, Nairobi. The engagement, framed as a call for unity and collaborative leadership, comes at a time when political tensions are mounting, both within Kenya Kwanza and in the broader opposition landscape. “We must embrace collaborative leadership, even with our divergent political inclinations, in order to unite and transform Kenya. Through enhanced teamwork, we will accelerate the delivery of services and development of our country,” Ruto said after the meeting. While the President’s message focuses on…
Popular comedian and media personality Vincent Mwasia Mutua, famously known as Chipukeezy, has officially joined President William Ruto’s government after being appointed Deputy Director of Protocol and Events at the Office of the President. Chipukeezy, who shared the news on his social media pages, expressed gratitude for the new role, terming it a humbling opportunity to serve the nation. “Deputy Director Protocol and Events, Office of the President: I am truly humbled and ready to serve. When the time is right, God will make it happen. Thank you, His Excellency @williamsamoeiruto,” Chipukeezy posted. The appointment marks a significant milestone for…
A dramatic scene unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a police officer opened fire on his colleague in Nairobi, accusing him of having an affair with his girlfriend. According to a police report obtained exclusively by Channel 15 News, the incident occurred at around 2:20 am at Joiners Grill and Lodge Bar. Police Constable (PC) Piro Mwarsho of Kamukunji Police Station was on patrol when he briefly left his team to retrieve his mobile phone, which he had left charging at the establishment. The report reads:”It was reported by No.111715 PC Piro Mwarsho of Kamukunji Police Station…