Author: Erastus Maleve

A cloud of grief hangs over a family in Gatundu North after a tragic incident in Samburu County claimed the lives of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer and his wife just a day after they reportedly spent a joyful day together. The officer, identified as Daniel Mburu, is said to have treated his wife Eunice Waruguru to a memorable outing on Friday, with friends and relatives describing the couple as cheerful and seemingly happy. According to reports, Mburu spent the day in high spirits, taking his wife out and enjoying quality time together before they later retired for the…

A family in Mbooni Sub-County, Makueni County is grappling with unimaginable grief after a 54-year-old man died by suicide barely a week after his son also took his own life in Meru County. The tragic incident occurred in Mutheani Village in Kalimani Location, sending shockwaves through the quiet rural community and raising difficult questions about grief, mental health and the silent battles many families endure. According to local authorities, the man was found hanging from the roof of his house in what police believe could be a case of overwhelming emotional distress. Confirming the incident to Channel 15 News, Kalimani…

Fresh controversy has emerged in the long-running dispute involving Kamba gospel singer Stephen Kasolo Kitole after a US-based Kenyan blogger alleged that the musician paid KSh 700,000 to Stella Mengele in a bid to have a court case against him withdrawn. In a statement shared on social media, blogger Frank Neva claimed that the alleged payment was made after Mengele reportedly agreed to withdraw the cases she had filed against the gospel artist. According to Neva, despite the alleged payment and public statements suggesting reconciliation between the two, the matter appears to still be active in court. “Kasolo paid Stella…

A 30-year-old woman has died after she was knocked down by a 14-seater matatu at Kwaindi Market near the busy Makutano–Kithimani Junction along the Machakos–Kitui Road. Confirming the incident, Kibau Assistant Chief Cosmus Munuve said the woman was hit while attempting to cross the road as she headed to Kwaindi Market. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to Channel 15 News, the woman may have attempted to cross the road without proper caution, moments before the oncoming matatu struck her. “The matatu was approaching when the woman suddenly moved to cross the road. It happened very fast,” said one eyewitness at…

Shock and grief have engulfed the Makueni Boys High School community following the sudden death of a teacher who was reportedly found dead outside his shop in Wote town on Tuesday evening. The deceased, identified as Mr. Wesonga Kala, was an Arts and Geography teacher at the school and was widely known among students and colleagues for his dedication in the classroom. According to preliminary information received by Channel 15 News, Mr. Wesonga was found unresponsive outside his shop located in Malawi Estate in Wote town. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. Residents who discovered the body are said…

Police have launched investigations into a shocking incident in Makueni County after a former Member of County Assembly (MCA) died in hospital following an alleged attack in which he was burned inside his car by a relative over a KSh 50,000 dispute. According to preliminary reports, the former Nziu Ward legislator suffered severe burn injuries after a confrontation reportedly erupted between him and the suspect over the money. The disagreement is said to have escalated into a violent altercation, during which the suspect allegedly set the vehicle ablaze while the former ward representative was inside. The victim was rushed to…

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the abrupt dismissal of Elizabeth Nduge Muli as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development in Makueni County. In a letter dated March 9, 2026 and addressed to the Speaker of the Makueni County Assembly, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. formally communicated the termination of Nduge’s appointment, stating that the decision took effect on March 6, 2026. The governor invoked Section 31 of the County Governments Act, which grants him powers to dismiss members of the county executive committee. However, sources who spoke to Channel 15 News say the sacking…

More than KSh 650,000 has been raised by Kenyans in the diaspora to secure legal representation for Abedinecho Kyalo Katue, a Kibwezi-born nurse currently facing serious criminal charges in the United States. The funds were mobilized through an online fundraising effort led by New York-based Kenyan entrepreneur Naomi Wairimu Gichuki, who announced late Sunday night that the initial target for the lawyer’s retainer fee had been successfully met. In a social media update, Gichuki revealed that supporters had raised $5,175, equivalent to approximately KSh 667,000, surpassing the initial $5,000 (about KSh 645,000) target that had been set to secure legal…

At least three people have been confirmed dead and 19 others injured following a grisly road accident involving a security vehicle attached to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale along the Kisumu–Busia Road. According to police reports, the crash occurred near Otonglo as the CS’s convoy was heading towards Kisumu International Airport after attending a thanksgiving ceremony hosted by Ouma Oluga in Rarieda. Authorities say the accident involved a vehicle from the security detail escorting the Cabinet Secretary. The crash left three people dead at the scene while at least 19 others sustained injuries of varying degrees. The injured victims were…

A fresh political storm is sweeping across Ukambani, threatening to loosen the once firm grip of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and potentially reshaping the region’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. For decades, Kalonzo has been regarded as the undisputed kingpin of Ukambani politics. But recent developments on the ground suggest a growing rebellion against his dominance, with emerging political formations, influential leaders, and grassroots mobilisers steadily carving out alternative centres of power. The latest political tremors were felt when Mwengi Mutuse, the MP for Kibwezi West, led a delegation of Maendeleo Chap Chap leaders and community…