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.
Ikanga/Kyatune Ward MCA Cyrus Kisavi has been arrested by DCI detectives in a dramatic scene that unfolded while he was on duty alongside fellow MCAs. Eyewitnesses say the detectives attempted to whisk him away discreetly, but his colleagues resisted, leading to a tense standoff. In a viral video circulating online, an unidentified man is heard shouting: “Stop abducting him! Introduce yourself! Who are you?” Kyangwithya West MCA and Deputy Speaker Christopher Nzioka is seen confronting the detectives, demanding an explanation for the arrest, while Nominated Wiper MCA Jackline Kalenga watches helplessly from a distance. Kisavi’s Troubles with the Law This…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has strongly opposed the temporary release of embattled Juja MP George Koimburi, citing a history of absconding court proceedings and violating bail conditions. In an explosive court session in Kiambu, Prosecution Counsels Evelyn Onunga and Benjamin Kelwon argued that Koimburi, who is facing six charges including forgery of academic certificates and uttering false documents, cannot be trusted to abide by court directives. The DPP’s application was supported by an affidavit from an officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) Serious Crimes Unit, detailing how the legislator had skipped court six times in…
Accra, Ghana – Kitui Diocese’s His Lordship Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela has joined seven other Kenyan bishops and a host of newly appointed Catholic bishops from across Africa in a high-level seminar organized by the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). The week-long seminar, held from February 13 to 17, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, is a crucial event aimed at equipping new bishops with deeper knowledge of SECAM’s mission and fostering greater episcopal unity across the continent. Themed “Knowing and Owning SECAM,” the event brought together approximately 50 bishops to strategize on collective responsibility and strengthen the…
A storm is brewing between County Assemblies and the National Government over the controversial Kshs. 4.24 billion budget cuts that have left many devolved units struggling to function effectively. The matter took center stage today at a high-profile Special General Assembly convened by the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Among the notable leaders present were Nairobi County Assembly Speaker, Hon. Kevin Kinengo Katisya, and Kitui MCAs, who joined their colleagues from across the country in demanding urgent action to restore the funds. The MCAs argue that the cuts, effected through the County…
The Vatican is reportedly rehearsing funeral protocols as Pope Francis, 88, battles severe double pneumonia. The Pontiff, who has a history of respiratory issues, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis escalated into a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection affecting both lungs. Despite the Vatican’s assurances of his stable condition, sources suggest that the Pope has confided in close aides, expressing fears that he “might not make it this time.” This has sparked heightened preparations among the Swiss Guard, who have been observed intensifying rehearsals for the pontiff’s funeral rites. The elite unit,…
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse may have been the face of the boldest attempt to kick out former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, but his efforts now seem to have left him politically stranded. After fiercely pushing the impeachment motion, Mutuse was widely expected to be handsomely rewarded with the leadership of a powerful National Assembly committee. But in a shocking turn of events, he has been left out in the cold—blocked, ignored, and sidelined by his own UDA colleagues. Insiders reveal that Mutuse had his eyes set on chairing either the Budget and Appropriations Committee or the Finance and National…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has doubled down on his commitment to developing Northern Kenya, promising to deliver the long-awaited Isiolo-Mandera road and unveiling a groundbreaking KSh 10 billion Off-Grid Solar Access Project to boost energy access in the region. Speaking at a recent event, Ruto dismissed doubts about the Isiolo-Mandera road project, saying, “I made an announcement of the road between Isiolo and Mandera, and many people think it’s a joke. I promise, I’m committed to completing that road.” The project, a crucial part of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, aims to improve trade, security, and…
Juja Member of Parliament, George Koimburi, has been charged with forging academic documents dating back to 1994, barely a day after his shocking allegations that the government spent Ksh 13 billion on ODM leader Raila Odinga’s failed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. The vocal legislator was arrested on Monday and presented in court on Tuesday, where he faced multiple counts of forgery related to his academic credentials. According to the prosecution, Koimburi allegedly falsified certificates to meet the educational requirements for his political career. The case, which had been under investigation for months, has now erupted into…
Kampala, Uganda – The fate of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye hangs in the balance after a Uganda High Court ruling ordered his return to custody despite his ailing health. The court’s Civil Division, presided over by Judge Douglas Singiza, allowed the hearing for his release to continue in his absence, citing the gravity of his illness. Besigye, a long-time critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s regime, was detained alongside his aide, Obeid Lutale, sparking an outcry from opposition supporters and human rights activists. His lawyers had filed a habeas corpus application, demanding his immediate release due to deteriorating health.…
A tragic road accident at Umoja Petrol Station in Mwingi Central has claimed the life of a middle-aged woman after a Zafanana bus, a lorry, and a boda boda collided in a devastating crash early this morning. According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred when the Zafanana bus attempted to overtake the lorry at high speed. In the process, it rammed into a boda boda that was carrying the deceased. The impact was fatal, crushing the woman on the spot as onlookers watched in horror. The victim, who has been identified as a teller at a local bank, was on…