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.
Kenyan entertainment circles are abuzz after radio personality Mzazi Willy Tuva shared the story behind his role in nurturing the career of dancehall artiste Dufla Diligon, tracing the journey that began in 2012 at Marmanet. Tuva recounted how the young talent stood out among hundreds of aspiring artistes due to his confidence, strong voice, and commanding stage presence despite still being a high school student at the time. According to the veteran media personality, he advised the budding artiste to complete his secondary education before pursuing music professionally. True to the guidance, Dufla later sought him out and made a…
Channel 15 News has sought clarification from the Estate Agents Registration Board regarding a dispute linked to one of its board members, Joel Kinyua Kathumbi, as questions surrounding a compensation payment remain unresolved. The inquiry follows an ongoing public interest investigation into a fatal accident compensation award delivered in July 2019 by the Senior Principal Magistrates Court at Makindu. Court proceedings and ruling records reviewed by Channel 15 News indicate that a compensation award amounting to KSh 3,098,213 was issued arising from the accident case. Further documents show that in October 2019, Directline Assurance Company Limited remitted KSh 1.5 million…
Counties are reporting significant strides in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), with pre-primary enrolment rising by 3.88 per cent to 2.95 million learners in 2025 — a milestone that underscores the expanding reach of devolved education services. Data presented by the Council of Governors shows that 48,721 ECDE centres are now operational across the country, providing access to foundational learning for millions of children. In the past year alone, counties constructed more than 5,950 new classrooms and recruited over 50,104 ECDE teachers, signaling a deliberate effort to strengthen early learning systems from the grassroots. Beyond bricks and mortar, counties…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has firmly declared that she will not accept a deputy presidential position in the 2027 General Election if she is denied the opposition coalition’s presidential ticket. Karua, a seasoned advocate and longtime reform crusader, made it clear that her presidential ambition is not negotiable. She stated that should a coalition fail to nominate her as its flag bearer, she would opt to run independently rather than deputise another candidate. The declaration is expected to significantly shape ongoing negotiations within the opposition as leaders attempt to forge a formidable alliance ahead of the next…
Kenyan digital creator Wafuke Bike has ignited a heated online debate after publicly reacting to his son’s four-year jail sentence, with Kenyans sharply divided over his remarks on punishment and rehabilitation. In a candid statement that has since gone viral, Wafuke revealed that his 21-year-old son, Declan, was sentenced to four years in prison after being charged with preparation to commit a felony. However, it was his reaction to the sentence that stirred social media. “My son Declan was jailed for 4 years yesterday. He had been charged with preparation to commit a felony. Considering how I have known him,…
The body of a middle-aged man who was swept away by raging waters while attempting to cross a swollen stream in Muthunge area, Thange Ward in Makueni County, has been recovered. The deceased was reportedly carried off by strong currents on Friday morning as heavy rains continued to pound parts of the Lower Eastern region. His body was later found lying on the bank of the same stream at Mulangu area within Thange Ward, bringing a tragic end to the search. Confirming the incident to Channel 15 correspondent, Maikuu Location Chief Nicholas Mwonga cautioned residents against attempting to cross flooded…
The Netherlands has made political history after voters ushered in Rob Jetten as the country’s first openly gay and youngest Prime Minister, marking a defining moment in European leadership and representation. Jetten, a senior figure in the centrist reform party Democrats 66 (D66), was sworn in after his minority government secured enough parliamentary backing to take office. At 37, he becomes the youngest person ever to lead the Dutch government. His election signals both a generational and social shift in Dutch politics. The Netherlands has long positioned itself as a progressive democracy — becoming the first country globally to legalize…
The upcoming Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV to Africa is shaping up as a major diplomatic and pastoral mission that will reflect the Vatican’s global engagement with the continent. Scheduled to run from 13 to 23 April, the pontiff will visit four African nations — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea — in a journey expected to blend state diplomacy, pastoral ministry, and interreligious outreach. In diplomatic practice, a papal visit is treated as a state visit because the Pope serves as the Head of State of the Vatican City while simultaneously leading the global Catholic Church. The process…
Claims that patients were turned away from Kitui County Referral Hospital due to a shortage of medical supplies are false and misleading, county officials have declared. Speaking to Channel 15 News, Aggrey Kamba, the Chief Officer in charge of Medical Supplies in Kitui County, dismissed the reports as “fake claims” designed to create unnecessary panic among residents. Kamba confirmed that medical supplies worth KSh 4.2 million were delivered just yesterday, sourced through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), and are fully stocked at the facility. “There is no shortage of reagents or essential supplies at the hospital. The narrative being…
A 27-year-old delivery rider from Kawangware has made history after becoming the first Kenyan to receive the long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, during its official launch at Riruta Health Centre in Nairobi. Samson Mutua received the groundbreaking 6-month HIV prevention jab at exactly 8 a.m., in an event presided over by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The launch marks a significant boost to Kenya’s national HIV response at a time when health officials say bold innovation and collective resolve are critical. A Turning Point in HIV Prevention Mutua was administered two injections of Lenacapavir in the lower abdomen. Immediately after…