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.
Members of Parliament from both the Senate and the National Assembly have escorted the remains of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five other victims to Nairobi following the tragic helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County. The solemn delegation, accompanied by parliamentary staff, departed Eldoret and headed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where the bodies are expected to land before proceeding to Lee Funeral Home for preservation as burial preparations continue. Leaders Unite Across Political DivideThe fatal chopper crash at Chepkiep in Mosop Constituency has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, with leaders from both Houses of Parliament putting aside…
The Parliament of Kenya has officially commenced funeral preparations for Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno following his tragic death in a helicopter crash on Saturday evening. Parliament Dispatches Planning Team to Nairobi Residence A parliamentary staff planning team has already been deployed to the late MP’s Nairobi residence to offer support to the bereaved family and begin coordinating funeral arrangements. Hon. Ng’eno perished in a helicopter crash that occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. in the Chepkiep area of Mosop Constituency, Nandi County. The accident also claimed the lives of the pilot and four other passengers. His body is currently preserved…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Saturday, 28 February 2026, after senior Israeli officials declared that Ali Khamenei has been killed in coordinated military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel across Iran. If confirmed, the death of the long-serving Iranian Supreme Leader would mark one of the most consequential geopolitical events in decades. According to Israeli sources cited by Reuters, Khamenei’s compound in Tehran was heavily bombed during what Israeli authorities described as a large-scale, pre-emptive operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. A senior Israeli defence official claimed that Khamenei’s body had been recovered…
Kenya is mourning the sudden death of Johana Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, who perished in a tragic helicopter crash on Saturday evening. In an official communication from the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, the House was notified of the untimely demise of the legislator, who lost his life alongside five other passengers. Helicopter Crash in Mosop, Nandi CountyAccording to the statement, the crash occurred on Saturday, 28th February 2026 at around 4:45pm in Mosop, Nandi County. The ill-fated helicopter went down under circumstances that are yet to be fully disclosed. The Speaker described…
Celebrity event host Ricky B (Rick Be TV) has become an online talking point after his wedding attire triggered a wave of humorous social media reactions, with some users even jokingly questioning the identity of his designer. The buzz emerged during the high-profile wedding ceremony of Dr Princess Mutisya and her husband Apostle Peter Munai, which was hosted at the Windsor Hotel Gardens and attracted several Kamba entertainment and media personalities. While other celebrities reportedly embraced elegant wedding glamour, Ricky B’s outfit stood out in what online users humorously described as a “Bugged slit Kayamba Africa-like” dressing style. The look…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Friday arrested a Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) employee over allegations of extorting KSh 300,000 from a customer in exchange for reconnecting electricity at Runda Mumwe Estate in Nairobi. The suspect, Bernard Githinji Maina, a meter reader attached to the Runda sector, allegedly demanded the KSh 300,000 from the complainant on January 24, 2026, to facilitate reconnection of power. It is further alleged that he threatened to have the customer billed KSh 2,000,000 should he decline to pay the requested bribe. According to investigators, the suspect had disconnected electricity supply to the…
Tension gripped residents of Musanda in Mumias West after armed assailants staged a brazen night attack on Musanda Police Station, injuring three police officers and a civilian before escaping with two G3 rifles loaded with ammunition. The incident occurred on Friday night at the patrol base located in Mumias West Sub-County, Kakamega County. According to a police report recorded at around 9:00pm by Police Constable Brian Kipngetich, six individuals riding on two motorcycles arrived at the station claiming that their motorcycle had been stolen at Sigomere. The officers initially treated the report as a normal complaint. However, moments after making…
Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has called on the Senate to support critical policy and legislative reforms spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, warning that gaps in coordination between national and county governments continue to undermine food security efforts. Speaking during a Senate retreat in Naivasha, Mueke said the Ministry has prepared a series of legislative and policy proposals aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector and boosting food production across the country. The PS was representing Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at the high-level meeting. Push for 10% County Budget Allocation Mueke urged Senators to ensure counties allocate at least…
A storm is brewing at the Kitui County Deaths Registration Department after Advocate Morris Kimuli accused a public officer of refusing to recognise affidavits commissioned by advocates and Commissioners for Oaths. In a statement that has sparked debate within legal and governance circles, Kimuli claimed he assisted a woman who had travelled tens of kilometres — changing vehicles to reach Kitui town — to process a death certificate for a deceased relative. According to the Advocate, he drafted an affidavit to support her application, only for the officer to allegedly reject it, arguing that the department “does not recognise Advocates…
The identity of a boda boda rider who was swept away by raging floodwaters while attempting to cross a swollen stream in Muthunge area, Thange Ward in Makueni County has emerged, sending shockwaves across the community. The deceased has been identified as Felix Muinde, the only son of Rev. Canon David Kyengo, who serves at the Anglican Church of Kenya Iveti Pastorate. According to family and community tributes circulating locally, Muinde’s death has been described as a devastating loss to relatives and friends who knew him as a hardworking young man who earned a living through motorcycle transport services. It…