Author: Erastus Maleve

A high-charged political rally led by Edwin Sifuna in Kitengela on Sunday ended abruptly after police lobbed teargas and reportedly fired shots in the air to disperse thousands of supporters who had gathered under the Linda Mwananchi banner. The meeting, which drew a massive crowd from Kitengela and its environs, was part of the opposition’s ongoing grassroots mobilisation drive focusing on governance, the rising cost of living, and the state of democratic freedoms in the country. However, the atmosphere quickly turned tense when anti-riot police officers moved in and ordered the crowd to disperse. Eyewitnesses say tension escalated moments before…

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has openly confronted Kelvin Kinengo and Members of the Kitui County Assembly over what he termed as alignment with President William Ruto’s broad-based government.In a fiery address delivered in Kamba dialect in Kyuso, Kalonzo declared that Wiper-elected MCAs must choose between party loyalty and siding with the national government. “MCAs at the County Assembly of Kitui, we are putting you on notice. It is either you are with us or against us. Our people do not want anyone playing around with our road to the presidency in 2027. I am watching all of you. If…

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama sat separately from his ex-wife, Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu, during the burial of their only son, Moses Muthama, in Tala, Machakos County, on Saturday — with a photo captured at the ceremony quickly becoming the talk of the day online. The solemn ceremony drew public attention as the former couple, whose relationship has been marked by decades of legal battles and public disputes, maintained visible distance during the funeral service. Divorce and Legal History Muthama married Kavindu in 1978 before divorcing her in 1983, citing cruelty. The two later reunited in 1996, but Muthama maintained…

A wave of anger and disbelief has swept across Kenyan social media after allegations emerged that a Russian national has been secretly recording encounters with Kenyan women and distributing the footage online for profit. The man, identified online only as Yaytseslav, has been trending on TikTok, X and YouTube after clips surfaced showing him approaching women in public spaces including shopping malls, streets and marketplaces. In the videos circulating widely, he is seen introducing himself, complimenting the women and engaging them in light conversation before requesting their phone numbers. Short snippets of these interactions are reportedly posted on mainstream social…

A 26-year-old man from Ngomeni in Mwingi is fighting for his life at Mwingi Level 4 Hospital after he was reportedly bitten by a deadly black mamba while relieving himself at a pit latrine within his homestead. The shocking incident, which has left residents in disbelief, occurred in Ngomeni area of Mwingi, Kitui County. According to a reliable source familiar with the matter, the young man walked into the pit latrine unaware that a black mamba had slithered inside and was hiding in the dark corners of the structure. Moments later, he was allegedly attacked — with the venomous snake…

Police in Kagundo Sub-County, Machakos County, have arrested a local preacher who is alleged to have engaged in sexual acts with two minors aged 15 and 17. According to a police report filed at Kagundo Police Station and seen by Channel 15 News, the suspect, identified as Victor Matheka, was apprehended at his church premises, which also doubles as his residence. Officers reportedly found him in the company of the two minors during the operation.Miu Sub-Chief Catherine Katunge confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is currently being held at Kagundo Police Station and is expected to be arraigned in…

Residents of Nyeri County are mourning the sudden death of former Rware Ward MCA Paul Kanyari, a respected grassroots politician whose service left a lasting imprint on the local community. Hon. Kanyari, who previously represented Rware Ward in the County Assembly, was described by colleagues and residents as a dedicated and development-focused leader. His passing has sent shockwaves across the ward, where he remained politically active and deeply connected to community affairs. During his tenure as MCA, Kanyari championed initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and uplifting the socio-economic standards of residents. Even after leaving office, he continued engaging with…

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday led a host of political heavyweights in mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Moses Muthama Nduya, the only son of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu Muthama and former Machakos Senator and Commissioner Johnson Muthama. In an emotional show of unity that cut across political divides, Kalonzo visited the grieving family to offer condolences and stand in solidarity during what he described as a moment of “profound sorrow.” He was joined by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, and Rev. Dorcus Rigathi, among other leaders.Kalonzo described…

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has suspended the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) resolution seeking to remove Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General, marking a significant legal twist in the party’s escalating internal crisis. In interim orders issued pending the hearing and determination of the case, the tribunal halted the implementation of the contested resolution and blocked its publication in the Kenya Gazette. The move effectively preserves the status quo and allows Sifuna to remain in office — at least temporarily. The decision comes amid a fierce succession battle within ODM, where rival factions have been locked in a public…

Businessman and politician Masaku wa Masaku, the entrepreneur behind the popular Captains Lounge in Sabaki, Machakos County, has passed away. Details surrounding his death were still emerging at the time of publication, with family members and close associates yet to release an official statement regarding the cause and circumstances of his passing. Masaku wa Masaku was widely known in business circles within Machakos County as the founder of Captains Lounge, a well-known establishment strategically located in the Sabaki area along the busy Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. The lounge became a familiar stopover point for travelers and a social hub for residents in…