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.
The Catholic Diocese of Kitui has marked the World Day of Consecrated Life with a solemn Mass at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral, where Bishop Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela delivered a stirring call to clergy and religious faithful to renew their commitment to prayer, service, and innovation. The event, which coincides with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, began with a symbolic candle-lighting and procession—a powerful reminder of Christ as the “Light of the World” and a call for believers to shine in a world shrouded in uncertainty. “Are You Found in the Church?” – Bishop Mwongela’s Challenge…
Renowned Kamba radio personality Stano Pupa Simba is set to make a grand return to the airwaves, and this time, he promises to roar louder than ever before. In a cryptic yet exciting social media post, Kwitu FM Station Manager Ututi Wa Kyuma shared his joy, hinting at a major comeback for the veteran broadcaster. “Stanooo Pupa Simba – Smiles Again. I am a happy man… KWITU FM. Very soon, the Lion will Roar like never before. Bigger and Better,” Ututi Wa Kyuma wrote. The announcement comes after the station manager publicly sought information on Stano Pupa Simba’s whereabouts, expressing…
A major breakthrough has been made in the murder of human rights activist Richard Haga Otieno, after DCI detectives arrested five suspects linked to his gruesome killing on the night of January 18, 2025. Among those in custody are prime suspects Geoffrey Mavado, John Ndegwa, and Jorim Ngonga Sura, who are believed to have directly participated in the brutal execution of Otieno. Two others, Clinton Simantu alias Muiruri and Peter Mwaniki alias Pinchez, have been identified as the bodaboda operators who transported the hitmen to and from the crime scene. A Crime Months in the Making? Investigations have revealed a…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of overseeing a brutal regime that allegedly sponsors extrajudicial killings and abductions of young Kenyans. Speaking in Kimana, Kalonzo vowed to lead a mass movement to send Ruto “home” and take him to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face charges of crimes against humanity. “Tumekuja watu wa Kimana ili mapema tuelewane kupeleka Kasongo nyumbani,” Kalonzo told a charged crowd, using ‘Kasongo’ as a coded reference to Ruto. He further claimed that “Zakayo’s anti-people policies have been a disaster,” invoking the biblical tax collector…
Grief has struck Timboni, Mikiyuni, in Kibwezi East Constituency after a Grade 8 pupil drowned in a quarry borehole while swimming with friends. According to eyewitnesses, the tragic incident occurred during an evening outing to water livestock. The young boy, whose identity remains undisclosed, got stuck in the mud and was unable to free himself. His desperate friends tried to rescue him, but their efforts were in vain. Police in Kibwezi East have since launched investigations into the matter, while locals express growing concerns over the dangers posed by unsecured quarries in the area. A Makueni Red Cross official, who…
In a groundbreaking move that is set to redefine Kenya’s meat industry, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has officially gazetted the domesticated water buffalo as a food animal under the Meat Control Act. This declaration means that buffalo meat is now legal for consumption in Kenya, opening new economic opportunities while raising questions about cultural and ecological impacts. Buffalo Meat Joins Kenya’s Menu For years, buffalo meat consumption in Kenya existed in a legal grey area. While the animal is not endangered and has been farmed in other countries, local laws had yet to categorize it as an acceptable source…
President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Kiema Mwandia as a board member of Tanaathi Water Works, a move that has sent shockwaves across political circles in Kitui County and beyond. The revocation, which takes effect on January 31, 2025, comes barely five months after his appointment and raises fresh concerns about a looming realignment within the Kenya Kwanza administration. Mwandia, a key figure in UDA’s grassroots mobilization in Kitui, was instrumental in the 2022 Kenya Kwanza campaign, rallying support for President Ruto in a region traditionally dominated by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. As UDA’s Coordinator in Kitui County,…
Worshipers at Ebenezer SDA Church were left in shock and horror after a brutal attack unfolded in the middle of a service, leading to the tragic death of a church elder. Francis Opiyo, 35, a respected elder at the church, was fatally stabbed by a fellow church leader in what authorities suspect to be a deadly fallout over a love triangle. The chilling incident occurred just moments after Opiyo had delivered church reports to the congregation, before the main sermon was set to begin. Eyewitnesses say that the suspect, who also serves as an elder in the same church, calmly…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a bold ultimatum to the government, demanding an independent investigation into the alarming rise in abductions and extrajudicial killings across the country. Addressing the press in Nairobi, Kalonzo decried what he termed as a “silent reign of terror” and warned that if the government fails to act, the opposition will launch its own parallel inquiry. “This country cannot afford to slide back into the dark days of enforced disappearances and summary executions. We demand a transparent commission to uncover the truth, and if the government drags its feet, we will be forced to…
President William Ruto is poised to execute a sweeping reshuffle within his administration, with reports indicating that at least 15 Principal Secretaries (PSs) are facing imminent dismissal. This move is seen as a strategic effort to consolidate power, enhance governmental efficiency, and realign the administration in light of recent political shifts. The anticipated shake-up comes on the heels of the Public Service Commission (PSC) advertising vacancies for PS positions, a clear signal of the impending overhaul. The PSC’s recruitment drive has been marked by controversy, particularly due to the inclusion of applicants aged 60 and above, some of whom are…