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.
A storm is brewing in Kitui Town after the County Government issued a hard-hitting ultimatum giving livestock owners just 14 days to remove their animals from the town’s streets—or face drastic action. In a public notice dated March 24, 2025, the Kitui Municipality Board accused herders of turning the town into a grazing field, resulting in injuries, property destruction, and serious environmental hazards. “The town is under siege. Every corner is littered with roaming cattle, goats, and sheep — leaving residents dodging animals and heaps of dung,” said a furious business owner along Kilungya Street. The County has vowed to…
Nyamira County, March 25, 2025 — Shock and disbelief engulfed Nyabisimba village after a burial ceremony turned violent when a woman was viciously attacked by her in-laws inside a graveyard in a dramatic clash over traditional funeral rituals. Three men — Robert Pokea Sarudi, 43, Bismark Ondiek Sarudi, 40, and Lameck Ogindo Osoro, 27 — have been arrested after allegedly ambushing and assaulting the woman, accusing her of causing her ex-husband’s death. The chilling incident unfolded on March 21, 2025, as mourners gathered to lay the deceased to rest following his tragic death in a road accident. Sources reveal that…
Kenya’s self-proclaimed ‘President of Single Mothers’ and award-winning musician Akothee is officially a mother-in-law — and she couldn’t hide her tears of joy. In a heartwarming and emotional social media post, the outspoken star revealed that her daughter, Prudence Van Pelt Okello, also known as Mrs. Eng. Fairouz Vivian or Mrs. Eng. Gali Ali Ali, has officially tied the knot. The lucky man? A top engineer from Benin Republic — marking a beautiful blend of Kenyan and West African cultures. “My daughter is finally off the market,” Akothee wrote, expressing immense pride in her daughter’s accomplishments, not just in love…
Shock and grief have gripped the media fraternity following the tragic death of Fredrick Parsayo, a journalist with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), who allegedly took his own life after months of battling depression and personal struggles. Parsayo, known for his dedication as a reporter in KBC’s Editorial Department, had been silently struggling with financial and emotional burdens. Sources reveal that months without a salary left him sinking into despair as he faced the mounting pressure of providing for his young baby while navigating strained marital issues. In his desperate search for relief, Fredrick reportedly turned to alcohol—seeking comfort that…
A cloud of sorrow has engulfed Punda Millia village in Makuyu, Murang’a County, after DNA results confirmed that the mutilated body retrieved from the Sagana River belonged to missing businesswoman Lucy Wamaitha. The young woman, who had travelled to Embu on January 16th for a business trip in the company of her male boss, mysteriously went missing, sparking frantic searches and emotional appeals from her family and friends. Days later, a grisly discovery was made—an unrecognizable body stuffed in a bag, hacked into pieces, with the head stripped of flesh, was found floating in the Sagana River. For weeks, the…
In a bold and unprecedented move, the Council of Governors (CoG) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the National Government, threatening a total shutdown of county operations if Ksh 38.4 billion allegedly diverted from County Governments is not restored. The standoff follows the controversial passage of the County Governments Additional Allocation Bill, 2025 by the National Assembly, a move that saw massive budget cuts in critical sectors including health, agriculture, water, fisheries, roads, infrastructure development, and trade. The governors have described the cuts as “deliberate, unconstitutional, and a direct attack on devolution.” “The Council unequivocally condemns these unconstitutional budgetary cuts.…
Tears, tributes, and tales of a gallant officer’s life marked the emotional burial of the late Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tom Omani Nyasinga, OGW, who until his death served as the Director of Inspection at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Mr. Omani, 59, lost his brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease on February 28, 2025, closing the curtain on a distinguished 34-year career in the National Police Service (NPS) — a career that saw him rise through the ranks to become one of the country’s most revered law enforcers. Hundreds of mourners, led by top police commanders, government…
National Liberal Party (NLP) Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli on Friday hosted a high-stakes meeting with grassroots mobilizers at his Misuuni residence in Kitui County, as the party’s nationwide registration drive hit fever pitch. Addressing the charged crowd, Dr. Muli — also the National Anzauni Patron — used the platform to call out President William Ruto’s administration over the recent Principal Secretaries reshuffle, accusing the government of deliberately sidelining the Kamba community. “As the fifth largest community in Kenya, the Kamba should not be reduced to spectators in national leadership. We deserve a full ministerial slot. My people are asking…
Residents of Ikanga Location in Kitui South Sub-County are reeling in shock after a middle-aged man reportedly slit his 9-months-old daughter’s throat before dumping her lifeless body in a pit latrine and disappearing without a trace. Confirming the gruesome incident to Channel 15 News, Ikanga Location Chief Onesmus Mutaula said the suspect, believed to have been involved in a bitter domestic row with his wife, turned his rage on the innocent child. According to preliminary investigations, the man first strangled the minor before taking a kitchen knife and slitting her throat in cold blood. In a chilling move, the suspect…
Fresh concerns have emerged within the Kamba community following President William Ruto’s latest government reshuffle and appointments — a move that saw Luo Nyanza secure several influential positions while Ukambani was once again left out. Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, National Liberal Party (NLP) Leader and patron of the Anzauni clan, has now voiced the community’s growing frustration. Speaking on behalf of over 400,000 Anzauni clan members spread across Kenya, Dr. Muli said the time had come for the Kamba community to demand fair representation in national government. “As the fifth largest community in Kenya, the Kamba people deserve a place…