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.
The National Assembly turned into a battleground as Suna East MP Junet Mohammed launched a scathing attack on former Budget and Appropriations Committee chair Ndindi Nyoro, accusing him of manipulating budget allocations to favor his Kiharu Constituency. Junet, visibly angry, exposed what he termed as outright unfairness in how the committee distributed resources. He questioned the justification behind MPs taking benchmarking trips to Kiharu, insinuating that Nyoro was using his position to divert funds meant for national development to his own backyard. “The Budget and Appropriations Committee of this house has reached a level where members of Parliament are being…
Nairobi was left in shock today morning after a man set himself on fire outside the Supreme Court, decrying the slow pace of justice in his case. The victim, identified as James Kipira, suffered severe burns in the dramatic Tuesday morning incident. Witnesses say he arrived at the court compound carrying a bundle of documents, poured petrol over his body, and attempted to ignite the fire using a lighter from his pocket. “He first tried to light the fire on his neck, but it failed. He then squatted and ignited the flames from his lower body,” a witness recounted. Court…
For over six months, Cheboror Patrol Base in Cherus Centre, Kesses, operated as an unauthorized police station, reportedly set up by Chepkulei, a 26-year-old man who claimed he was stepping in to curb rising insecurity. The makeshift ‘station’ was complete with holding cells and a Probox painted in Administration Police (AP) colors, creating an illusion of an official law enforcement post. While authorities have since shut it down, the controversy surrounding the case has taken a dramatic turn after Chepkulei claimed that top police officers were aware of his operation—and even supported him. ‘They Knew and Let Me Operate’ –…
Fresh revelations have emerged that the Kenyan government splashed a staggering Sh523.6 million on Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. The funds, which were meant to bolster Odinga’s campaign across the continent, were used for chartered aircraft, luxury hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and publicity, according to highly placed sources. The expenditure has sparked public outrage, with critics questioning why the government allocated such an enormous amount to a political bid while Kenyans grapple with a harsh economic crisis, skyrocketing taxes, and a rising cost of living. A Costly Diplomatic Gamble? Odinga, the Azimio la Umoja…
A high-stakes security drama unfolded at State House, Nairobi, after elite Recce police officers intercepted and arrested a group of 12 youth attempting to breach the heavily guarded compound. The daring intrusion, which occurred under unclear circumstances, has triggered heightened surveillance around Kenya’s most secure installation. Sources indicate that the specialized security team acted swiftly, neutralizing the perceived threat before any unauthorized access could be made. While authorities have remained tight-lipped on the identities and motives of the suspects, preliminary investigations are underway to establish whether the group posed a coordinated threat or if this was an isolated security lapse.…
In a country where tales of opulence often emerge from the corridors of politics and business, a new narrative has captured the public’s imagination: that of “General” Chepkulei, a young man rumored to be the first Kenyan civilian to own a police station. His lifestyle, marked by extravagance and high-profile associations, has become the subject of both admiration and scrutiny. A Life of Luxury Chepkulei’s life reads like a script from a blockbuster movie. He is frequently seen cruising in a fleet of high-end vehicles, often accompanied by highly trained bodyguards. His social circles include celebrities and influential personalities, and…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has firmly dismissed allegations that he played a role in organizing the heckling of ODM leader Raila Odinga at Gusii Stadium, a dramatic incident that has sent political shockwaves through the Azimio la Umoja stronghold. Odinga, who was attending an event in Kisii, found himself at the center of a hostile reception, with sections of the crowd—largely comprising Shabana FC fans—booing and chanting in defiance. The unexpected backlash has sparked heated debate about the shifting political landscape in Kisii, a region long considered loyal to the former Prime Minister. In a statement, Onyonka distanced himself from…
The government has strongly dismissed allegations that the Bomas of Kenya has been sold to a Turkish investor, following Social Media reports. In an official statement, Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir of the State Department for Culture, the Arts, and Heritage refuted the allegations, terming them as shocking and misleading. According to the PS, Bomas of Kenya remains a government facility, with its valid title deed issued in 1971 still in the custody of the government. Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) Project The government clarified that the ongoing developments at Bomas are part of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC), a…
A 35-year-old TukTuk driver has tragically lost his life following a horrific crash with a speeding Probox along the busy Thika-Garissa Highway. The accident, which occurred near Matuu, has left residents in shock as yet another life is lost due to reckless driving on one of Kenya’s most dangerous highways. Confirming the incident to Channel 15 News via phone, Katulani Subchief Antony Kyalo revealed that the ill-fated Probox was dangerously overtaking the TukTuk when its driver lost control. The vehicle veered off the road, slamming into the three-wheeler with devastating force, killing the TukTuk driver on the spot. By the…
A storm of outrage has erupted in Katangini Location, Mbooni East, Makueni County after police arrested a middle-aged teacher accused of defiling five minor girls, with reports indicating that two of the victims are now heavily pregnant. The suspect, who teaches at a local school, is alleged to have committed the monstrous acts on various dates in April 2025. Investigations reveal a disturbing pattern of abuse that has left the community in shock. Authorities launched a probe after concerned parents noticed alarming changes in the behavior of the young girls. Their worst fears were confirmed when medical examinations revealed that…