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.
President William Ruto has fired Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi and nominated Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku as his replacement. The announcement was made today from State House Nairobi, ending weeks of speculation following growing tensions between Muturi and President Ruto. Muturi, who previously served as Kenya’s Attorney General, had been under pressure after the President publicly questioned his competence. Recently, President Ruto criticized Muturi over his failure to establish the Waqf Commission during his tenure as Attorney General, calling him “fairly incompetent.” Muturi defended his record, insisting he delivered on his mandate, but his fate appeared sealed.…
President William Ruto has reassigned former Defense Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Bare Duale, E.G.H, to the scandal-ridden Ministry of Health — a docket infamous for corruption, endless doctors’ strikes, and procurement battles. The announcement from State House which has caught many by surprise, marking what analysts describe as President Ruto’s boldest move yet in his attempt to fix the country’s ailing healthcare system. Duale, a seasoned political operator and Ruto’s trusted ally, now faces the daunting task of cleaning up one of the most controversial ministries in government. “The Ministry of Health is a graveyard for many politicians. Duale’s entry…
Fear and frustration have gripped residents of Mwingi Central after authorities ordered the immediate closure of the Enziu River Bridge following heavy overnight rains. According to a police signal from Nguni Police Station, the bridge connecting Nguni to Nuu has been rendered impassable, with the river swelling dangerously and posing a fatal risk to users. “Please be informed that today, 26/03/2025, following the ongoing heavy rainfall, the Enziu River is flooded, and the crossing at the bridge connecting Nguni – Nuu has been suspended for both pedestrians and motorists until normal operations resume,” the statement read. The closure has reawakened…
A heavy cloud of fear and political tension is hanging over Machakos County following the mysterious disappearance of Muthwani Ward MCA Dominic Maitha, who has been missing for over 24 hours under circumstances colleagues now describe as suspicious and politically motivated. According to local media reports, Maitha vanished just days after publicly declaring his intention to table an impeachment motion against Governor Wavinya Ndeti over alleged corruption, misuse of public funds, and attempts to unseat the Machakos County Assembly Speaker Ann Kiusya. Fellow MCAs, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that Maitha had in recent days been receiving threats after…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka is currently leading a high-powered legal team at the Milimani High Court, Nairobi, in a dramatic push to secure bail for embattled former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand ‘Babayao’ Waititu. In a surprising show of political muscle and legal might, Kalonzo has teamed up with renowned advocates Ndegwa Njiru, and Kibe Mungai as they battle to free Waititu pending the hearing of his appeal against a corruption conviction. Kalonzo’s presence at the court has sparked intense speculation over the political undercurrents at play, with analysts reading a possible Mt. Kenya–Eastern alliance shaping up ahead of the 2027…
Haiti’s deadly gang wars have claimed yet another Kenyan life in what is fast becoming a graveyard mission for Kenyan police officers deployed in the troubled Caribbean nation. In a shocking ambush on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, a Kenyan officer was slaughtered in cold blood and three armored vehicles torched after a ruthless attack by the infamous Savien gang in the volatile Artibonite region. The officer vanished around 4:30 pm during a dangerous patrol along the notorious Carrefour Paye-Savien Main Supply Route in Pont-Sonde—an area long regarded as a gangster’s hunting ground. MSSM spokesperson Jack Ombaka revealed that the officer…
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons after a dramatic incident at Habanos Bar in Nairobi, where the youthful MP was beaten, disarmed, and chased out of the premises by irate patrons and bouncers. According to eyewitnesses, chaos erupted after the MP, who appeared intoxicated, started openly smoking marijuana and consuming other banned substances in the club’s VIP section. The situation quickly escalated when Salasya, known for his erratic behavior, allegedly pulled out his firearm and began brandishing it recklessly, threatening patrons and staff. “He was high and out of…
Tragedy has struck the family of Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi after her son, Elvis Murakana, succumbed to injuries sustained in a horrific road accident. Elvis, described as a vibrant young man with a bright future, passed away on Tuesday while receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a city hospital. Sources close to the family revealed that Elvis had been fighting for his life since the weekend crash, which left him critically injured. The accident, whose exact circumstances remain unclear, reportedly occurred along one of Nairobi’s busy roads. Eyewitnesses say the impact of the crash…
Shocking new revelations emerged in court Tuesday as the manslaughter trial of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and his 94 co-accused took a dark turn — with survivors laying bare the horror, betrayal, and death they faced in the Shakahola death cult. The courtroom fell silent as Jimmy Mganga, 33, delivered his emotional testimony, revealing how his own father — once a loving parent — chose the cult over family, vanishing into the Shakahola forest after Mackenzie’s arrest. “I begged him to leave… he promised to come back, but that was the last time I heard his voice,” Jimmy recalled, his…
Grief has engulfed Kitui County and the country’s professional circles following the tragic death of renowned accountant and advocate Michael Nzili, the founder of Nzili & Company Accountants & Tax Consultants. Nzili, a towering figure in both the legal and accounting professions, lost his life in a grisly road accident along the Mombasa-Kilifi Road on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Witnesses described the crash as horrific, cutting short the life of a man whose professional and personal impact had been felt across the region for decades. For years, Michael Nzili served as a beacon of excellence, combining legal expertise with financial…