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.
Kamba socialite Joan Mutheu has once again set tongues wagging after revealing she is now a landowner, just days after flaunting a grand money bouquet gifted by her alleged American-Kenyan boyfriend, Abedenicho Katue. Taking to social media, Mutheu shared a video of herself visiting her new property, gushing over the extravagant gift. “This is the most expensive gift I’ve received this Valentine ❤️ Whaaaaaaaaaat! Guys, I couldn’t post the whole video; it’s too long. I’ve cut just the important part to share with you, darlings. If you don’t have positive energy, kindly don’t comment 😂😂 I’m so happy to own…
Residents of Kitui County can breathe a sigh of relief after the Ministry of Health and Sanitation received a major consignment of essential drugs and non-pharmaceutical supplies worth KES 56 million. The delivery, sourced from the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), is expected to bolster healthcare services across the county and end a growing crisis of medicine shortages in public hospitals. Speaking during the reception of the supplies, Chief Officer for Drugs and Medical Supplies Aggrey Kamba assured residents that the county government is committed to maintaining a steady supply of medicines in all hospitals, health centers, and…
President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have struck a high-stakes power-sharing deal that will see Raila’s allies take over key National Assembly committees, reshaping the balance of power in Parliament. However, Channel 15 News can now reveal that Wiper Democratic Movement, a key Azimio coalition partner, has been left out of the arrangement, sparking discontent within Kalonzo Musyoka’s camp. These developments come in the wake of Raila Odinga’s failed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship—a campaign that had the full backing of President Ruto’s administration. The collapse of Raila’s continental ambitions appears to have set the…
The quest for justice in the high-profile murder case of Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen took a decisive turn on Tuesday after the Kibera High Court denied his widow, Sarah Wairimu Cohen, bail. The ruling is a major victory for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, whose office has been pushing for her continued detention pending trial. Hon. Lady Justice Diana Kavedza delivered the ruling, siding with the prosecution’s argument that Wairimu’s release could lead to witness intimidation and interference. “It is my considered view that the principle of justice and public interest outweigh the accused’s right to liberty…
Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been arrested outside his residence on Kenyatta Road early Tuesday morning and taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters for questioning. While police have not disclosed the charges he is facing, there are claims that his arrest is linked to his recent allegations that the government spent Ksh 13 billion to fund Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Koimburi’s arrest comes just days after he announced plans to sponsor a motion seeking to impeach National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. The MP accused Wetang’ula of violating a…
In a shocking and current development, the body of Brian Odhiambo a local fisherman who went missing eqrlier this year has been found floating in the waters of Lake Nakuru. This tragic discovery comes amid swirling controversies and heated court debates over the circumstances surrounding his disappearance following an alleged arrest by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers. A Tale of Disappearance and Legal Wrangling Brian Odhiambo’s disappearance after reportedly being detained for trespassing in a protected area has long been shrouded in mystery. The latest twist in the case emerged during a recent High Court session. The court ruled that…
Kenya’s electoral history is marked by a troubling pattern—those who lead the country’s electoral body often face severe health complications or legal battles soon after leaving office. From Justice Zacchaeus Chesoni and Samuel Kivuitu to Wafula Chebukati, a disturbing trend emerges: if they are not struggling in hospital beds, they are battling scandals in court. This recurring phenomenon raises critical questions: Is the immense pressure of running Kenya’s elections too much to bear? Does the position come with unseen dangers beyond the political battlefield? Or is there a deeper, more sinister force at play? A Legacy of Tragedy Justice Zacchaeus…
A police officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kibwezi has been arraigned in court over a violent robbery spree. Detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit, in collaboration with DCI Ruiru, arrested Dennis Wafula Wanabisi after ballistic evidence linked him to two daring robberies that occurred in Mtito Andei on July 22, 2024. A Night of Terror in Kibwezi On the fateful night, a gang of four, dressed in jungle uniforms and armed with a pistol, unleashed terror at Yikisaya Trading Centre in Kibwezi Sub-County. Their first target was 021 CLUB, where they stormed in, terrorizing bar…
John Kiama Wambua, accused of brutally killing his wife in Huruma Estate, has now asked a Nairobi court to disregard his earlier statement, alleging that he was coerced into signing it under duress. Wambua, who is currently being held under a miscellaneous application to allow police to finalize their investigation, made the bold claims in a dramatic plea before Milimani trial Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthie. He told the court that officers at the station where he was detained allegedly forced him to sign a statement that did not reflect his true account of the tragic events. “Your Honour, I plead with…
In a devastating turn of events, Malava Member of Parliament, Hon. Moses Malulu Injendi, has passed away. The news was confirmed earlier today by Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the lawmaker. Hon. Injendi, who had been representing Malava Constituency in Kakamega County, was known for his active role in national politics and his commitment to his constituents. The cause of his death has not yet been officially disclosed, but sources close to the late MP suggest that he had been battling a health condition in recent weeks. Speaker Wetangula, in…