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 Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is mourning the death of its official, Betty Rotich, who was killed in a tragic road accident along the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway while returning from an official staff mental wellness workshop in Naivasha. According to family members, Rotich lost her life on Friday, July 3, after the vehicle she was travelling in was involved in a fatal crash in the Kericho area. She had been travelling to Eldoret after attending a mental wellness workshop for IEBC staff at Sawela Lodges in Naivasha. Rotich was the sister of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, making…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has pledged to support Wiper Party leader Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka should he fail to secure the United Opposition’s presidential ticket, in a strong show of unity as the coalition intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Sunday during the official opening of the newly established ATG Deliverance Chapel in Kamulu, Muturi said the opposition remains committed to fielding a single presidential candidate capable of unseating President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. “Kama sio mimi nitakayechaguliwa kuwa mgombea urais katika muungano wa United Opposition, nitamuunga ndugu yangu Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka,”…
Kitui Deputy Speaker and Kitui Central parliamentary aspirant on the Wiper Democratic Movement ticket, Nzilu Nzioka, has intensified his grassroots engagement across the constituency, taking his campaign message of servant leadership, accountability and inclusive development directly to residents. During a comprehensive tour of Mulango Ward on Saturday, Nzilu interacted with hundreds of residents in a series of community and cultural events, using the engagements to outline his vision for a more responsive and people-driven leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election. His first stop was at Kiluluini, where he joined residents during the Nzisya kwa Nzule wa Kyulu cultural gathering.…
Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with a sophisticated SIM swap fraud scheme that allegedly stole more than Sh1.2 million from an M-Pesa agent in Marsabit County, in yet another case highlighting the growing threat of mobile money fraud in Kenya. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, detectives intercepted the eight suspects at the Merille Barrier in Marsabit South while they were travelling in a white Toyota Probox, registration number KDN 708Q, following intelligence linking them to the crime. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects posed as customers at an M-Pesa shop in Marsabit Town, where they allegedly…
Dalphine Mueni has been elected the new Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Kitui Branch Gender Secretary after emerging victorious in a closely contested by-election against Stella Makau. Mueni secured 770 votes, narrowly defeating Makau, who garnered 721 votes, in a race that attracted considerable interest from teachers across Kitui County and remained competitive from the start of the vote counting process. The election, which was conducted peacefully, saw members turn out in large numbers to choose their preferred candidate, with both contestants running campaigns centered on strengthening teachers’ welfare, enhancing gender representation within the union, and fostering…
The Government has intensified efforts to keep Kenya safe from the threat of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) by strengthening collaboration with the private health sector to boost the country’s preparedness and emergency response systems. Speaking during a high-level meeting with the Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) on Friday, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, assured Kenyans that the country has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case, but stressed that authorities remain on high alert to prevent the disease from entering the country. The meeting focused on reinforcing cooperation between the Ministry of Health and private healthcare providers…
Three traffic police officers attached to Webuye Police Station have been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists along the busy Webuye-Kitale Road. The arrests followed an extensive investigation launched after the Commission received numerous complaints from members of the public, public service vehicle (PSV) operators, and heavy commercial truck drivers who accused officers manning a roadblock of rampant extortion. According to the EACC, intelligence gathered during a targeted surveillance operation established that the officers were routinely stopping motorists and demanding bribes without carrying out vehicle inspections or enforcing any…
The Kamba music industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned Benga artist , popularly known by his stage name Solo Sita. Solo Sita passed away early today while receiving treatment at after a prolonged battle with illness, bringing to an end a difficult journey that had seen family, friends, fellow musicians and fans rally behind him with prayers and financial support. The news of his death has sent shockwaves across the Kamba entertainment scene, where he was widely admired for his distinctive Benga sound, humility and unwavering determination despite his health challenges. Throughout his musical career,…
Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital has officially become an autonomous State corporation and a fully-fledged national referral hospital following its handover from Kenyatta National Hospital. The transition, effected under Legal Notice No. 148 of 2024, was marked on Thursday during a ceremony in Othaya, Nyeri County, presided over by Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga. The new status grants the hospital an independent Board of Directors, an approved organisational structure and direct Exchequer funding, strengthening its governance, accountability and operational capacity. Dr Oluga said the move will improve access to specialised healthcare, enhance institutional efficiency and bolster the country’s response…
Mwingi North parliamentary aspirant Michael Kavate Kanyanya on Wednesday joined Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, family members and political leaders at the burial of Kalonzo’s cousin, Esther Nzasu Muisyo, in Kitui County. The funeral drew hundreds of mourners, including leaders from across the Lower Eastern region, who gathered to pay their last respects to the late Esther. In his tribute, Kalonzo described the deceased as more than a cousin, saying she played a key role in his upbringing and remained a dependable source of strength and support to the family. “Esther was more than a cousin to me. She…