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.
Sources within ODM have exclusively told Channel 15 News that President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have engaged in high-level talks and finalized the leadership of key National Assembly committees, bringing an end to a protracted deadlock. The standoff over the leadership of crucial House committees had escalated to the two leaders after their respective negotiators failed to strike a deal. At the heart of the impasse were the leadership positions of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, currently chaired by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, and the Finance and National Planning Committee, led by Molo MP Kimani Kuria. Initially,…
President William Ruto has held his first public meeting with Azimio leader Raila Odinga at State House, Mombasa, barely a week after Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship failed to gain traction. The meeting, which took place on Monday, has sparked speculation about a potential shift in Kenya’s political dynamics. Although details of their discussion remain undisclosed, the timing of the meeting has raised questions about whether it was purely a courtesy call or a signal of deeper political engagements. Odinga had received backing from the Kenyan government for his AUC bid, but his campaign lost momentum…
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the Nairobi City County government and Kenya Power, county officials have reportedly taken retaliatory measures following the disconnection of electricity at several county offices due to an outstanding debt of Ksh3.1 billion. According to reports, the county government allegedly blocked sewer lines leading to Kenya Power’s premises, resulting in waste spilling into the utility company’s facilities. Additionally, images and videos obtained by Channel 15 News showed garbage trucks, purportedly from the Nairobi County Government, obstructing entryways to Stima Plaza, Kenya Power’s headquarters in Nairobi. County enforcement officers also clamped several Kenya Power vehicles…
A fresh political storm is raging in Kitui after reports surfaced of an imminent leadership overhaul in the County Assembly. However, in a swift and fiery response, Deputy Majority Leader and Endau Malalani MCA, Dr. Erastus Mbuno, has dismissed the claims as “pure propaganda” aimed at creating confusion within Wiper’s ranks. The reports had suggested that Wiper MCAs were set to meet this Tuesday at the party’s command center to elect a new leadership team, with sweeping changes affecting key assembly positions. But Dr. Mbuno has now come out guns blazing, insisting that there is no such plan and branding…
In a tragic incident underscoring the escalating dangers in Haiti, a Kenyan police officer deployed as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission was fatally shot during an operation in the western Artibonite region. The officer, responding to urgent pleas from residents in Pont-Sonde, was critically injured in a confrontation with gang members. Despite being airlifted to Aspen Level 2 Hospital for treatment, he succumbed to his injuries. MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge confirmed the loss, stating, “This is the price our courageous officer paid—he was killed while fighting for the people of Haiti.” He expressed gratitude to the…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a bold political offensive, urging ODM leader Raila Odinga to sever ties with President William Ruto and return to the opposition. In what could mark a major shake-up in Kenya’s political landscape, Kalonzo insists that Raila’s dalliance with Ruto has tarnished his legacy and that only a dramatic political U-turn can restore his standing as Kenya’s foremost opposition figure. Sources close to Kalonzo indicate that he has formally requested a meeting with Raila, aiming to convince him that the opposition’s best shot at victory in 2027 lies in unity, not alliances with the…
In a scathing attack, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of being the single biggest obstacle to President William Ruto’s success during the first two years of his administration. Murkomen, speaking at a public event, did not mince his words as he lambasted Gachagua’s leadership, accusing him of being more interested in gossip than governance. “Miaka mbili rais alikuwa mtu anajiita naibu wa rais alikuwa anavuruta watu nyuma wakiwa wanaenda mbele. I have never seen a man who is so committed and dedicated to gossip from morning to evening like the Deputy President we…
A night out turned into a deadly confrontation in the early hours of February 23, 2025, when a police officer attached to VIP protection fatally shot a General Service Unit (GSU) officer outside a club in Ruaraka. The incident, which occurred around 1:20 AM along Outering Road near Naivas area, involved a Police Constable Raphael Kimuli Wambua of the GSU, who was attached to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), and his brother Eric Wambua. The two reportedly got into an altercation with another Police Constables Ezekiel Tarus, an officer from Central Police Station assigned to VIP protection for the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unleashed a stinging attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of masterminding a plot to weaken the Mt. Kenya region politically and economically. Speaking at a charged church gathering at AIPCA Igembe North in Meru County, Gachagua warned that Ruto, alongside a clique of powerful operatives at State House, is systematically dismantling the region’s leadership to eliminate any resistance. According to Gachagua, this scheme is two-pronged—first targeting political leaders before eventually turning on businesses and economic strongholds of the region. “Hii siyo ajali. Hii ni mpango wa kutunyamazisha ili tukikosa uongozi, biashara zetu pia…
The government has officially announced a reshuffle of Kenya’s national celebrations, with Kitui County now set to host Mashujaa Day on October 20, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled Madaraka Day on June 1, 2025. The decision, confirmed through official government communication, is aimed at ensuring adequate time for the necessary infrastructure to be put in place. This move acknowledges the logistical demands of hosting a major national event and the urgency to meet the required standards. At the same time, Madaraka Day celebrations have now been relocated to Homabay County, marking a shift that has already sparked intense reactions…