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 political positioning of Augustus Muli, the leader of the National Liberal Party (Kenya) (NLP), is increasingly shaping up as an attempt to establish a third-force presidential alternative in the country’s opposition politics. Muli’s declaration that NLP will field its own presidential candidate has been interpreted as a strategic move to break away from the long-standing dominance of established opposition figures and negotiate future coalitions from a position of political strength. Challenge to Opposition Power Structures The NLP leader has openly ruled out backing either Kalonzo Musyoka or Fred Matiang’i, signaling a departure from expectations that smaller coalition partners automatically…
The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) has raised serious concerns over an alleged breach of patient privacy following the circulation of a viral video showing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua purchasing medicine at a pharmacy in Kisii. In a statement issued after the video sparked widespread debate online, PSK warned that recording and sharing footage of patients in healthcare settings without their consent undermines fundamental principles of medical ethics and confidentiality. Confidentiality at the Centre of the StormThe professional body emphasized that pharmacies, like hospitals and clinics, are protected healthcare environments where patient privacy must be safeguarded at all times.…
Integrity questions are emerging around Kinyua Mwaniki, a board member of the Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB), following a growing dispute over a KSh 3.09 million fatal accident compensation awarded by a Makindu court. Court records show that the Senior Principal Magistrates Court at Makindu in July 2019 awarded KSh 3,098,213 to a widow from Mwingi after finding the defendants 90 percent liable for a road crash that claimed her husband’s life. The deceased later succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital. Documents reviewed by Channel 15 News indicate that the defendants’ insurer, Directline Assurance Company Limited,…
The Kitui County Assembly has approved two significant oversight reports for the Financial Year 2024/2025, a move that is expected to enhance accountability, strengthen service delivery, and tighten revenue management across the county. The reports were approved on Wednesday, during a morning sitting chaired by Hon. Paul Maluki (Kithumula/Kwa Mutonga), Members of County Assembly adopted the report of the Committee on Health and Sanitation following an extensive oversight inspection of projects undertaken by the County Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The motion was moved by the Committee Vice Chairperson, Hon. Godfrey Muthengi Ndagara (Tharaka), and seconded by Hon. Kyalo Kimuli…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has directed the prosecution of several individuals and health facilities following investigations into alleged fraudulent activities at the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a press statement dated February 25, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that investigation files submitted between January 28 and February 24, 2026, had been reviewed, leading to multiple charges ranging from conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretences to computer fraud and operating unlicensed health facilities. Danaba Care Hospital Probe Directors Mohammed Kulow Ali and Hassan Adan Ibrahim are set to face charges…
The Government has intensified efforts to clean up Kenya’s fast-growing digital credit market, with the National Treasury unveiling sweeping policy and regulatory measures aimed at protecting borrowers from exploitation and curbing predatory lending practices. Appearing before the Senate, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi outlined the reforms while responding to concerns raised by Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, through Bungoma Senator Wafula Wakoli. CBK Tightens Licensing of Digital Lenders At the heart of the crackdown is a strengthened licensing and oversight framework spearheaded by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). All Non-Deposit Taking Credit Providers (NDTCPs),…
The parliamentary race in Mwingi West Constituency is steadily narrowing into a two-man showdown, according to the latest survey by Mizani Africa released on February 25, 2026. The poll places Hon. Charles Ngusya Nguna ahead with 44.1 percent of voter preference, while Jonathan Ngenga follows at 31.8 percent. With other aspirants attracting minimal support and 17.8 percent of voters still undecided, the contest is increasingly defined not just by popularity, but by viability and momentum. Beyond voter preference, the survey delves into Nguna’s job performance, offering a deeper look at how constituents perceive his leadership. Residents were asked to rate…
A family in Makueni County is in mourning after a high school student died on the spot while another sustained serious injuries following a grisly road accident at Muatini area along the busy Kibwezi–Kitui Highway. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon as students were heading home for the mid-term break. According to eyewitnesses, the two learners were crossing the road at Muatini Shopping Centre when they were knocked down by a speeding trailer. One of the students succumbed to the impact instantly, his life cut short in a moment that has left residents in shock and grief. The second…
A trending photo of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka standing solemnly beside his late brother’s casket in a not so modern house has triggered a heated national debate, placing the veteran politician at the center of fresh scrutiny ahead of the 2027 General Election. The image, taken during the February 21 burial of Kelvin “Meja” Mwendwa Musyoka in Tseikuru, County, shows the former Vice President in what many described as a modest family setting. The room’s simple interior and the reportedly poor state of access roads to the rural home quickly became a talking point on social media, with critics questioning…
The Commission on Revenue Allocation has proposed an allocation of Ksh. 458.94 billion to county governments as part of efforts to ensure equitable sharing of resources between the national and devolved levels of government during the 2026 Budget Policy Statement review. Speaking before the Budget and Appropriations Committee, the commission, led by chairperson Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati, explained that the proposed county allocation is anchored on projected national revenue growth. She stated that the FY 2026/27 revenue is expected to reach Ksh. 2,901.9 billion, up from Ksh. 2,744.4 billion projected in the FY 2025/26 period, representing an anticipated increase of Ksh.…