Author: Erastus Maleve

Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Wednesday evening visited Muthungue Village in Thange Ward, Kibwezi East, to condole with the family of 27-year-old Felix Kimweli Muinde, who tragically drowned at Kimanga Stream. The young man is reported to have drowned at the seasonal stream located in Thange Ward, sending shockwaves across the local community. His untimely death has once again raised concerns about safety around rivers and seasonal water bodies in Makueni County. Speaking during the condolence visit, Governor Mutula described Muinde’s death as a heartbreaking loss not only to his family but also to the wider Thange community. “This is a…

A senior officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) who had been on the run over the murder of his wife has surrendered to police in Naivasha. The officer, identified as Daniel Macharia, had earlier been named as the main suspect in the killing that shocked residents of Roysambu. Victim Found Dead in Apartment The victim, Florence Nyagah, 43, was discovered dead in her second-floor apartment along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu on the morning of March 1. Her body was found inside the house under circumstances that police are treating as suspected femicide. Preliminary reports indicate she had…

Kitui County governor Dr Julius Malombe has moved a step closer to delivering a major health infrastructure project in Kitui County after holding a high-level consultative meeting with officials from the Ministry of Defence at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. On Tuesday, The Governor met top Defence officials led by Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru, where the two leaders agreed to settle on a date next week for the official site handover of the Late Nzamba Kitonga Memorial Hospital. The multi-million-shilling facility is set to be constructed in Mutitu, Kitui East Subcounty, and is expected to significantly improve access to quality…

A political storm is quietly brewing inside the Wiper Democratic Movement–Kenya after party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was allegedly compelled to soften his hardline stance on competitive nominations for the 2027 General Election. According to reliable sources within the party who spoke exclusively to Channel 15 News, Kalonzo’s February 14 declaration in Mwingi North — that all aspirants would face competitive nominations — triggered panic among a section of sitting governors allied to him. The announcement was made during a high-profile function at Kyuso Girls High School, where leaders had gathered to celebrate the life and contribution of Mama Pauline and…

Police in Nairobi have launched investigations into a suspected femicide case after a 43-year-old salonist was found murdered inside her apartment along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu. The deceased, identified as Faith Nyaga, worked at Freddyz Salon located at Platinum Plaza. Her lifeless body was discovered inside her house after her daughter grew concerned over her sudden silence. Daughter’s Concern Leads to Gruesome Discovery According to reports, Faith’s daughter tried reaching her by phone on Friday but received no response. When her calls again went unanswered on Saturday and the phone remained switched off, she decided to visit her mother’s residence.…

Moses Budamba, son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has officially declared his bid for the Westlands parliamentary seat in Nairobi, setting the stage for a high-profile political contest in the capital. Budamba will vie on the ticket of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), where he is expected to square off against former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi, who is running under the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Seat Now Open The race has intensified following confirmation that the incumbent MP, Tim Wanyonyi, will not be seeking re-election. Wanyonyi, who has represented Westlands since 2013 on…

Three people are feared dead following the early morning collision involving two transit trailers along Mombasa Road between Daystar University Main Campus, Lukenya, and Athi River. The accident, which occurred at around 7:20am, saw the two heavy commercial trucks collide before bursting into flames, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and causing panic among motorists. Confirming the incident, Athi River Traffic Police Commander Monica Kimani said preliminary reports indicate that three people are feared dead in the inferno. Emergency teams responded swiftly to the scene as traffic along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa highway experienced major disruption. Authorities have launched…

A Facebook post published on January 13 by a Kenyan pastor has resurfaced following the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno. In the earlier post, the pastor wrote:“Dear friends, please pray for our politicians.I had a disturbing vision last night. I saw a helicopter crash with a well-known person inside https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1899CcvPpn It fell into a valley—an area surrounded by forest, though the trees were scattered, possibly due to logging activity.The color of the helicopter was similar to the one shown in the image below.” The post remained online and visible prior to Saturday’s crash…

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been reported killed after a strike hit his residence in northeast Tehran, according to emerging regional and international media reports. The attack reportedly targeted a private compound, killing Ahmadinejad alongside several bodyguards who were present at the time of the strike. Details surrounding the operation remain limited, with Iranian authorities yet to issue a comprehensive official statement clarifying the circumstances, the perpetrators, or the full casualty toll. Ahmadinejad, who served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013, was a controversial and polarizing figure both domestically and internationally. During his tenure, he took a hardline…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive claims surrounding the death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, alleging political intimidation and calling for an independent investigation into the fatal helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County. Speaking during a church service at AIPCA Nyandarua North Diocese in Nyandarua County, Gachagua described the late MP as a close ally and confidant who had been “under siege” for his political stance and growing influence within the Kipsigis community. He was accompanied by members of the United Opposition led by H.E. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, alongside Fred Matiang’i, Justin Muturi, and Eugene Wamalwa, among…