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.
Kitui County is officially open for business, and the momentum is unstoppable! In a landmark event today, Governor Dr. Julius Malombe led the grand opening of the Kitui County Investors’ Sensitization Forum 2025, where he unveiled the ceremonial plaque of the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park (K-CAIP) at Kanyonyoo, Kitui Rural. Themed “Showcasing Kitui’s Investment Opportunities,” the forum has brought together key investors, business moguls, policymakers, and development partners eager to tap into the county’s limitless potential. With the establishment of K-CAIP, Kitui is making an emphatic statement—it is ready to become Kenya’s next economic powerhouse. Kitui’s Grand Vision…
The much-anticipated Kitui County Investor Sensitization Forum is set to take place this Thursday, marking a major milestone in the county’s quest to attract local and international investments. The two-day event, which serves as a precursor to the upcoming International Investment Forum, will expose Kitui’s vast economic potential to the world, positioning it as a strategic investment hub. In a press briefing today, Kitui County Trade, Industry, MSMEs, Innovation & Cooperatives CECM Ms. Rose Mutuku confirmed that all preparations are in place for the grand event, with Governor (Name) expected to lay the foundation stone for six newly designated economic…
Kitui Town is once again at the center of a heated land dispute after a well-known imposter, backed by an online alcoholic blogger, attempted to spread falsehoods in an effort to fraudulently acquire land that does not belong to him. Channel 15 News is in possession of concrete evidence proving that the rightful owner of the contested plot is Christopher Assumani Kimele, as per a legally issued lease order dated December 1, 1992, by the Kitui County Council. The Truth Behind the Fraudulent Scheme Records exclusively obtained by Channel 15 News confirm that the imposter is not the legal owner…
In a move signaling stability and confidence in leadership, Budalang’i MP Hon. Raphael Wanjala and Makueni County MP Hon. Rose Museo have retained their positions as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Committee on Implementation, securing unopposed re-election. The duo is set to lead the 21-member committee for the remainder of the 13th Parliament, with a renewed commitment to fast-tracking stalled House resolutions. The reconstitution of the committee saw four new members inducted, including Hon. Jessica Mbalu (Kibwezi East), Hon. Komingoi Kibet (Bureti), Hon. Kitilai Ole Ntutu (Narok South), and Hon. Chege Njuguna (Kandara). Their addition is expected…
The leadership of the powerful Budget and Appropriations Committee has changed hands after Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi was elected chair, replacing Ndindi Nyoro, who has been at the center of budget allocation controversies. Atandi will be deputized by Endebes MP Robert Pukose in what is seen as a major shake-up in Parliament. Nyoro’s removal follows allegations of bias in budget allocations, with critics accusing him of diverting funds to his Kiharu Constituency and Murang’a County at large. Suna East MP Junet Mohammed recently tore into Nyoro on the floor of the House, questioning why MPs were taken for benchmarking…
Kitui County is on the rise, and the time to invest is now! Under the visionary leadership of Governor Dr. Julius Malombe, Kitui is rapidly transforming into an economic powerhouse, brimming with untapped opportunities for investors. As part of its grand vision to accelerate economic development, the County Government of Kitui is set to host the Kitui Investors Sensitization Forum on March 13th and 14th, 2025, at the Kitui County Aggregation and Industrial Park, Kanyonyoo—a two-day, high-level event that promises to be a game-changer for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to make their mark in the region. Kitui’s Investment Revolution—Why…
Shock and confusion have gripped social media after the sudden and tragic death of popular Kamba TikToker Liz Kamene alias KambaIcon, who allegedly met her demise while chasing down thieves who had stolen her phone. What started as a routine street robbery quickly turned into a chilling incident that has now left more questions than answers. While initial reports claimed that KambaIcon perished in a grisly road accident, emerging evidence tells a more disturbing story. Graphic photos and videos circulating on Telegram this morning show her lifeless body sprawled on the ground, with dismembered body parts—including a severed ankle—lying nearby.…
The reggae community is in mourning following the death of legendary Jamaican singer Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott. The iconic artist, known for his smooth vocals and socially conscious lyrics, passed away at the age of 65 after suffering a cardiac arrest. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed that he died at 4:46 am on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born on September 3, 1959, in Rocky Point, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, Cocoa Tea’s musical journey began at just 14 years old with his debut single, Searching In The Hills, in 1974. Despite facing early setbacks, he…
Former Chuluni Ward MCA James Mbuvi Kula has been arrested alongside two others for allegedly impersonating Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers in a bid to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Mbuvi, together with Mike Muthami Kasingi and Raphael Muthoka Kithembe, was nabbed at Three Hut Bar in Komarock, where they were allegedly waiting to prey on a target who had outsmarted them and alerted the authorities. A search conducted by EACC sleuths led to the recovery of 12 mobile phones, 22 SIM cards, and 8 notebooks containing names and particulars of individuals the group had allegedly targeted. The arrest…
Garissa came alive today as the Kenya Red Cross Society officially kicked off its 60th-anniversary celebrations, marking six decades of unwavering humanitarian service and impact across the nation. The milestone launch set the stage for a series of activities aimed at strengthening community resilience and reinforcing the organization’s commitment to saving lives. The celebrations began with a first aid simulation focused on road safety, a crucial exercise in a region where accidents remain a significant concern. Community members actively participated in the drill, learning essential life-saving techniques that can make all the difference in emergencies. As part of the anniversary…