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.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to unveil his new political party in May 2025, with a grand launch planned in Nairobi. This move comes amid escalating tensions within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and signals a decisive break from President William Ruto’s leadership. Gachagua, who was impeached in October 2024, has been vocal about his disillusionment with the UDA and President Ruto. He has accused the current administration of betrayal and failing to uphold the interests of the Mt. Kenya region. In a recent statement, Gachagua lamented, “We used someone else’s vehicle (UDA), and they abandoned us along…
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reportedly been compromised by unidentified cybercriminals. This breach comes on the heels of a similar attack on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), where their X account was hijacked and rebranded as ‘DeepSeek AI’ by cryptocurrency scammers. The DCI’s X account, a critical tool for law enforcement communication and public engagement, was observed displaying unauthorized posts and suspicious activity earlier today. While official statements from the DCI are pending, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over this brazen attack on a pivotal government institution. Just days prior, KBC…
By Channel 15 News Political Scoop In a dramatic political shift, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku is making a bold move to align himself with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, abandoning President William Ruto’s camp over what he calls “deliberate political betrayal,” multiple sources privy to the developments have told Channel 15 News Political Scoop. Lenku’s Secret Arusha Retreat—A Political Game Changer? Governor Lenku has convened a high-stakes political retreat in Arusha, Tanzania, where he is meeting a select group of allies from Kajiado South (two representatives per ward) to strategize his next political move. A source close to the…
The wife of Isaac Mefo, the esteemed CEO of Weddingplus Naija and a renowned wedding journalist based in Uyo, has publicly accused her husband of severe domestic violence and battery. The allegations have sent ripples through the Nigerian media landscape, given Mefo’s prominent status in the wedding industry. According to sources close to the family, Mrs. Mefo has endured years of physical and emotional abuse but has chosen to speak out now, hoping to shed light on the pervasive issue of domestic violence in Nigeria. She alleges that her husband, despite his public persona of celebrating love and union, has…
Kamba gospel artist Stephen Kasolo found himself nursing an injury after a dramatic TikTok Live session turned chaotic. The singer, known for his fiery personality, accidentally cut his arm after smashing a glass of water during a heated exchange with legendary gospel artist Peace Muli, Inspector Mc, and Jackson Mutinda Masekete. The explosive live session, which has since gone viral, saw tempers flare as Kasolo launched a scathing attack on fellow artist Stella Mengele, who is widely acknowledged as “Ndeke Ya Muthanga’s talent-raised mother.” Kasolo accused Mengele of failing to control her son and allowing him to continue tarnishing his…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has made a bold political statement, urging the people of Nyanza to throw their weight behind Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s presidential bid in 2027. Speaking during the burial of Richard Ochieng Oloo in Ng’iya, Siaya County, Wavinya emphasized the long-standing alliance between the Kamba and Luo communities in national politics. “As the Kamba community, we have stood firmly with H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga for the past 15 years. Our son Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has offered himself for the Presidency. I call upon the great people of Nyanza to rally behind him in his presidential bid…
WIPER Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a scathing attack on Livestock PS and former Nairobi Deputy Governor Jonathan Mueke, accusing him of associating with President William Ruto, whom he branded as the “reigning champion of corruption in the world.” Speaking during the burial of his long-term friend Daniel Kimanzi Muanga at Kwa-Vonza, Lower Yatta in Kitui Rural Constituency, Kalonzo did not hold back, expressing his disappointment in Mueke, a fellow Kamba leader, for aligning himself with Ruto’s administration. “Mhesimiwa Mueke, your boss William Ruto has been deemed the reigning champion of corruption in the world. This, my friend, affects…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is the talk of the town today after photos from the burial of his longtime friend, Daniel Kimanzi Muanga, surfaced online—showing a striking resemblance between Kalonzo and Muanga’s son. The images, which captured uncanny similarities “eye to eye, finger to finger,” have set social media ablaze, with netizens making tongue-in-cheek remarks about the resemblance. One online user quipped, “Bwana Kimanzi, nikama kugongewa haijaanza juzi… 🧐🧐🧐”—suggesting that the resemblance might not be a coincidence. Even celebrated comedian Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill, joined the conversation, posting one of the viral photos with the caption: “Will…
Controversial Kamba gospel artist Ndeke Ya Muthanga has sent shockwaves through the entertainment scene after making explosive allegations against an unnamed award-winning gospel singer. Speaking during a live interview on The Oga Obinna Show, the “Mee Mevete” and “Kia Kii Ni Kya Ngai” hitmaker revealed that the said artist turned into his enemy after he rejected his sexual advances. “He wanted to eat my buttock na nasikia amebeba kitu kubwa kama ya punda,” Ndeke shockingly stated, leaving viewers stunned. Alleged Assassination Plot & Leaked Audio Ndeke Ya Muthanga, who is already under fire for incorporating vulgar words in his recent…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is set to be on the presidential ballot in 2027 following a strategic merger between his Amani National Congress (ANC) and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to senior ANC officials, the move is not about dissolving their party but positioning Mudavadi as a top contender in Kenya’s next general election. Speaking during a high-level meeting at the Bomas of Kenya, ANC Deputy Party Leader and Lamu Governor Issa Timamy assured supporters that the party’s political future was secure. “This merger is part of a grand plan. Mudavadi will not just play a…