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.
An ailing widow from Mwingi has accused Nairobi lawyer and aspiring politician Kinyua Mwaniki of failing to remit millions awarded to her by a Makindu court following the death of her husband in a tragic road accident. Court documents obtained by Channel 15 News show that the Senior Principal Magistrates Court at Makindu awarded Wainji Maluki KSh 3,098,213 in July 2019 after finding the defendants largely liable for a 2012 crash along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. Her late husband, a Kenya Power employee, died while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital after sustaining multiple injuries.The compensation, granted under Civil Suit No.…
The Makueni County Government has officially launched a four-day mass registration drive for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), targeting more than 200,000 residents across all clusters in the county. The exercise, unveiled on Tuesday by County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Joyce Mutua, seeks to cushion vulnerable households from the burden of high medical costs by enrolling them into the new national health financing framework. The county-wide registration, running from Tuesday through Friday, will be implemented in phases to ensure maximum coverage of eligible beneficiaries. Officials say the initiative is part of a broader push to strengthen access to…
The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has approved the nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), clearing the way for a decisive plenary vote scheduled for Wednesday. The committee’s endorsement marks a significant step in Kenya’s diplomatic engagement with the global environmental body, whose headquarters are based in Nairobi. If approved by the full House, Ida Odinga will take up one of Kenya’s most strategic multilateral postings at a time when climate action, sustainable development and environmental governance are dominating international policy discussions. Vetting and Approval During her…
Muthetheni Location in Mwala Sub-County is mourning the sudden death of CI Felix N’Konge, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Muthetheni. Confirming the sad news, Mwala Sub-County Police Commander Frendrick Suter said the officer passed away while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital after a short illness.According to the Sub-County Commander, the late CI N’Konge had fallen sick briefly before being rushed to the capital for specialized medical attention, where he succumbed. The news has sent shockwaves across the local security fraternity and residents of Muthetheni, who described the fallen officer as firm, fair and committed to his duties. Vincent Musyoka…
Residents of Kasameini Village in Kibwezi, Makueni County were on Tuesday left in shock after a swarm of bees invaded a burial ceremony, forcing mourners to scamper for safety. The bizarre incident occurred as family and friends gathered to lay to rest the late Kyalo Kasyoki. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to Channel 15 News, the ceremony was progressing normally until the casket was brought out of the house for the final rites. “It was sudden. A swarm of bees just swung in and started attacking people around the homestead. Everyone ran in different directions looking for shelter,” said one…
The Judiciary has transferred Bahati Mwamuye from the High Court’s Constitutional and Human Rights Division at Milimani to the Kiambu High Court, bringing his tenure in the specialised docket to a close. The redeployment was disclosed during the mention of a matter that was pending before the judge, where he informed litigants that he would no longer handle the case following the transfer. Justice Mwamuye directed that the file be placed before the incoming judge for further directions, with May 4 proposed as the next mention date pending the assignment of a new judicial officer. The transfer forms part of…
The Ministry of Health (Kenya) and the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers have signed their first-ever Collective Bargaining Agreement in a landmark deal expected to reshape labour relations in Kenya’s health sector. The agreement, which followed months of structured negotiations, is seen as a move to promote industrial harmony after periods of tension that occasionally disrupted service delivery in public health facilities. At the centre of the deal is an effort to improve the welfare of clinical officers, who are regarded as a critical component of frontline healthcare delivery. Health sector stakeholders have previously raised concerns over workload pressures, occupational…
A female foreign national believed to be a Belgian citizen has died following a tragic road accident at the notorious Salama downhill stretch in Kilome, Makueni County.The accident, which occurred on Sunday evening, involved a trailer and a 14-seater Nissan matatu, according to a road traffic report shared with newsrooms by the Kenya Red Cross Society. In the report, the humanitarian agency said its first responders were among those who arrived at the scene shortly after the crash was reported. The team worked alongside police officers in rescue operations before the victims were rushed to hospital. The deceased, described as…
An Administration Police officer attached to Ngoni in Mbooni East, Makueni County, is on the run after detectives allegedly found cannabis planted within the police station compound. Police said the discovery was made after officers acted on a tip-off from members of the public. Detectives raided the station premises and reportedly stumbled upon bhang growing inside the compound. The officer believed to be linked to the illegal crop escaped moments before he could be arrested. A manhunt has since been launched.The local police boss in Mbooni East confirmed the incident, saying investigations are ongoing to establish how the narcotic ended…
Political undercurrents are emerging in Mwingi North following sharp remarks by former MP John Munuve, widely interpreted as early positioning ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a burial ceremony in Tseikuru, Kyuso, Mr Munuve took issue with the conduct of the area MP Paul Musyimi Nzengu during President William Ruto’s recent visit to the region. He questioned the MP’s loyalty after remarks made by the President that were perceived by some leaders as critical of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Although Mr Munuve did not directly declare his political intentions, his comments have sparked speculation that a fierce…