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.
Residents of Ikanga-Kyatune Ward in Kitui South are now breathing a sigh of relief after the long-awaited grading of feeder roads in the area kicked off in earnest, thanks to a close collaboration between their vocal MCA Hon. Cyrrus Kisavi and the Kitui County Government under the leadership of Governor Dr. Julius Malombe. For years, locals have struggled with impassable, dusty, and bumpy roads that made connecting to nearby towns a nightmare, especially during the rainy season. However, the ongoing grading works have turned the situation around, reducing travel time and transforming the once rugged paths into smooth routes that…
In a strategic realignment of his administration, President William Ruto has made sweeping changes within the ranks of Principal Secretaries and foreign service appointments, signaling a deliberate push to reward regions aligning with his “Broadening the Base” mantra. Among the biggest winners is Luo Nyanza, which has seen a remarkable jump from two to five Principal Secretaries, a clear nod to the region’s recent softening stance towards the Kenya Kwanza administration. The appointments of Regina Akoth Ombam (Trade), Cyrell Wagunda Odede (Public Investments & Assets Management), CPA Carren Ageng’o Achieng (Children Welfare Services), Dr. Oluga Fredrick Ouma (Medical Services), and…
In a heart-stopping moment that left the crowd gasping, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. turned an ordinary event into a life-changing experience for a struggling local musician. Pius Muema Mulwa, a once-vibrant artist from Kisau Kiteta Ward, had lived in misery for four long years after losing all his teeth — reduced to a shell of his former self, unable to eat, sing, or even smile. His favorite meal, Githeri, became a distant memory as he silently endured the cruel hand life had dealt him. But fate — and Governor Mutula Jr. — had other plans. During the colorful World…
In a jaw-dropping bust that has sent shockwaves across Kitui County, two men have been dramatically arrested while ferrying donkey meat and skins in a sleek saloon car near the notorious Kanyonyo area—exposing what residents now fear could be a thriving underground donkey slaughter cartel targeting unsuspecting locals. The multi-agency team, acting on a tip-off, intercepted the vehicle moments before the suspects could allegedly sneak the illegal meat into local markets and eateries. Startled officers found freshly butchered donkey meat alongside bloody skins stuffed in the vehicle’s trunk—a grisly haul believed destined for human consumption. The suspects are now locked…
Kenya Power has announced a scheduled power outage that will hit several parts of Kitui County on Thursday, 20th March 2025, as part of an ongoing maintenance exercise. According to the notice, the blackout will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting major markets and surrounding areas including Nuu Market, Mwangeni, Kaai Market, Imwamba Market, Mwambiu Market, Musukini Market, Masasini Market, Kawala Market, Kaliku Market, Mutito Market, Endau Market, Malalani Market, and adjacent customers. The planned outage is expected to disrupt businesses, trading activities, and essential services that heavily rely on electricity, especially in rural market centers. Kenya Power…
Emotions ran high in Mavui Village, Kyome Thaana Ward, Mwingi West Constituency as family, friends, and political leaders gathered to bid farewell to Lucas Muthoka — a respected UDA political influencer and digital mobilizer whose untimely death has left a huge gap in Kitui’s political landscape. Muthoka, known for his mastery in using social media tools to champion the UDA party agenda, was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony attended by top leaders, including former Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza, Kitui West MP Charles Nguna, and senior UDA officials. Eulogized as a modern-day political mobilizer, Muthoka’s ability to blend technical…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed media reports claiming that a Mexican drug cartel successfully operated a methamphetamine lab in Namanga, Kajiado County. The clarification comes after the Daily Nation published a sensational story alleging that a Mexican cartel ran a clandestine drug laboratory in the area until September 2024 — referencing a March 2025 U.S. report. However, the DCI has now set the record straight, revealing that although an elaborate international network was uncovered, the illegal operation was intercepted before it could be actualized. According to the DCI, a multi-agency team acting on intelligence raided the secluded…
What began as a petty disagreement over a Ksh 20 Mutura debt turned into a bloody night of horror in Umoja 3 Estate, Nairobi, leaving two men dead in a shocking sequence of events that has stunned residents. The tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday night when two men — one a regular Mutura lover and the other a vendor — got into a heated argument after the buyer allegedly refused to pay for his Ksh 20 Mutura. What was expected to be a simple street-side confrontation quickly escalated into a violent physical altercation. According to eyewitnesses, the man who owed…
A second Kenyan police officer deployed under the controversial Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti has been shot and injured, sending shockwaves back home and raising fresh concerns over the country’s risky venture in the gang-infested Caribbean nation. The officer, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, was hit by gunfire during a fierce security operation on Tuesday, March 18, in Kenscoff — a notorious gang stronghold in Port-au-Prince. The injured officer was swiftly evacuated to the ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where medics confirmed he is in stable condition. This latest attack comes less than a month after…
In a deeply moving and spiritually charged service, the Catholic faithful in Meru gathered yesterday evening to witness a historic moment as the Diocese prepared for the ordination of its Coadjutor Bishop-elect, Monsignor Jackson Murugara. The solemn Vespers — an evening liturgical prayer deeply rooted in Roman Catholic tradition — was led by the Most Rev. Anthony Muheria, Archbishop of Nyeri, who stepped in on behalf of the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, His Excellency Bert Van Megen. Held on the eve of the ordination, the Vespers served as a moment of spiritual reflection and preparation, allowing the faithful and clergy…