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.
A Kenyan-born nurse from Kibwezi in Makueni County has been arrested in the United States after being accused of sexually assaulting a vulnerable hospital patient, a case that has since sparked intense discussion both in the US and back home in Ukambani. According to a report by WFTV Channel 9, the suspect, Abedinecho Kyalo Katue, 46, was taken into custody in Florida and booked at the Orange County Jail. He is facing serious felony charges including sexual battery and lewd molestation involving a disabled patient. Investigators say the alleged incident occurred at AdventHealth in Orlando, where Katue was working as…
Health facilities across Kitui County have received a consignment of essential medicines and medical commodities worth KSh 48 million, a move expected to ease pressure on public hospitals and improve access to treatment for residents. The supplies were delivered by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) during the third quarter procurement cycle and include both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical items. County officials say the delivery will replenish stocks in hospitals, health centres and dispensaries that serve thousands of patients across the county. The consignment was received by Chief Officer for Drugs and Medical Supplies Aggrey Kamba on behalf of the County…
William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and equitable development, saying the strength of any nation lies in ensuring that no region is left behind in resource allocation and service delivery. The President spoke when he met Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Kitui County at State House Nairobi, led by Assembly Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya.Ruto said the government is working closely with leaders from across the country to accelerate the national transformation agenda through collaborative development planning. “The bedrock of a united nation is inclusive governance and the equitable distribution of resources across all parts…
Kitui County is set to join the rest of the world in marking International Women’s Day with a major community event scheduled for March 9, 2026, at Nyuani Primary School grounds in Kakeani Location, Mutonguni, within Kitui West Constituency. The celebrations will be graced by Julius Malombe as the Guest of Honor and are expected to bring together women groups, development partners, community leaders, and residents to celebrate the achievements of women and advance conversations around gender equality. Organizing the event is an intergovernmental committee tasked with coordinating preparations. The committee is chaired by Purity Mutisya, who is serving as…
The budget for State House is set for a dramatic increase after the government proposed an additional Sh8.4 billion allocation in revised budget estimates currently awaiting approval by the National Assembly of Kenya. If the proposal sails through Parliament, the total budget for State House in the 2025/2026 financial year will surge from Sh7.7 billion to Sh16.1 billion, marking one of the most significant increases in funding for the presidency in recent years. Documents from the National Treasury of Kenya indicate that the largest share of the increase will go to State House Nairobi, whose allocation is expected to jump…
The family of Benard Katatha Kitungi, the former Member of Parliament for Kangundo Constituency, is mourning the death of his son Muendo Katatha. According to information reaching Channel 15 News, Muendo Katatha passed away followinga short illness, leaving family members, friends, and the wider community in deep sorrow. Messages of condolence have continued to pour in from leaders, friends, and residents across Machakos County who have expressed their sympathy to the family during this difficult time. The late Muendo was part of the well-known Katatha family, whose patriarch, Katatha Kitungi, served as the area MP and remains a respected political…
The Kitui County Health Ministry has intensified efforts to curb preventable maternal and newborn deaths by convening a high-level review meeting to interrogate reported cases and strengthen response systems across health facilities. The urgent forum brought together health officials and key stakeholders under the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) framework — a structured quality improvement approach that examines the causes and circumstances surrounding maternal and newborn deaths and recommends actionable preventive measures. Held in partnership with the Centre for Medical Mobilization Board, the Quarter Two MPDSR Review Meeting focused on analyzing data on maternal and perinatal mortality…
Judges of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) have elected Justice Monica Mbaru as the new Principal Judge, marking a significant leadership transition within Kenya’s labour and employment judiciary. Justice Mbaru succeeds Byram Ongaya, who was recently elevated to the Court of Appeal of Kenya. She was elected unopposed by her colleagues, underscoring the confidence the bench has in her leadership and judicial experience. The position of Principal Judge carries a five-year term, renewable once, and involves overseeing the administration and strategic direction of the specialized court that handles employment and labour disputes across the country. Academic and Professional…
A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of six people in the Manyatta area of Taita Taveta County after a Chania Executive bus collided head-on with a trailer along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. According to preliminary reports, the driver of the Chania Executive bus was attempting to overtake another vehicle when the oncoming trailer rammed into the bus. The impact severely damaged the right side of the bus before it veered off the highway. Witnesses described the crash as devastating, with emergency responders rushing to the scene shortly after the collision. Six people were confirmed dead at the scene…
The Kitui County Assembly has intensified oversight on public spending and service delivery after two Members of County Assembly (MCAs) demanded urgent responses on budget implementation and the deteriorating state of a local health facility. Mwingi Central MCA Seeks Budget Implementation Report On Wednesday afternoon, Mwingi Central MCA Hon. Bernard Mwangangi Munyasya rose on the Floor of the House to seek a comprehensive statement on the status of budget implementation for the Financial Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Invoking Standing Order No. 41(2)(c), Hon. Munyasya asked the Chairperson of the Committee on Implementation to provide a detailed report on budget absorption…