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 driver of Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero was on Monday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts after a viral video captured him driving on the wrong side of the road, obstructing other motorists — a clip that ignited public outrage and renewed debate on impunity among political elites. The video, filmed and shared by journalist Larry Madowo, showed Orero seated in the front passenger seat as the car attempted to force its way through traffic along a busy Nairobi road. When Madowo refused to give way, the visibly agitated MP was heard saying, “Pelekea Ruto” — loosely translating…
Kitui Central MP Dr. Makali Mulu has assured Kenyans that the opposition coalition will front a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, with the joint flag bearer expected to be unveiled at least one year before the polls. Speaking during an interview on #FixingTheNation on NTV, Dr. Mulu dismissed growing speculation of internal rifts within the opposition ranks, insisting that what is being witnessed is part of the natural process of coalition building. “We want to assure Kenyans that we are going to have one candidate as a united opposition. When forming a team, there are stages —…
A middle-aged woman and two minors are nursing serious injuries at a local hospital after surviving a grisly road accident at Malaa area in Matungulu Sub-County along the Tala–Nairobi Road. According to witnesses, the victims were travelling in a saloon car that collided head-on with a speeding lorry at a sharp bend. The impact left the vehicle mangled, prompting good Samaritans to rush to the scene and help rescue the victims before police arrived. Confirming the incident, area traffic officers attributed the crash to reckless driving and overspeeding, noting that the stretch near Malaa has become a notorious blackspot. The…
Detectives have uncovered an audacious online scam targeting students and parents ahead of the national examinations, after arresting a fourth-year Meru University student accused of selling fake Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) papers. The suspect, Chrispinus Nandafu Naisuma, was tracked down and arrested in Kianjai, Tigania West Sub-County, following a joint sting operation by officers attached to the KNEC Directorate and the DCI. According to investigators, Nandafu is believed to be the brains behind a fast-growing digital racket operating under the name “The Teacher’s KNEC Exam 2025.” The suspect is said to have run multiple fake online accounts — posing…
The Kenyan football fraternity is mourning the tragic death of former MCF FC player Hillary Ochieng Minudi, who was stabbed to death in Garissa under unclear circumstances. Minudi, who had since transitioned from football to education, was working as a tutor at Garissa Teachers College at the time of his death. Reports indicate that he was attacked by an unknown gang and sustained multiple stab wounds before being rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police in Garissa have launched investigations into the incident, with the motive behind the attack yet to be established. The deceased was…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) has distanced itself from what it terms the “one-term and two-term” political fixation currently dominating Kenya’s political scene, calling instead for a results-oriented and development-based approach to leadership evaluation as the country approaches the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a Thanksgiving ceremony held at Woods Hotel in Kitui Central on Saturday, NLP Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli said the ongoing debate between the opposition and the ruling administration over 2027 succession politics is premature and unhealthy for the country’s democracy. Dr. Muli, who was formally endorsed as NLP’s Party Leader during the party’s National…
Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna (CNN) has stirred political debate after announcing a high-profile meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, a move that has left many wondering — has the outspoken Wiper MP finally crossed over to the government side? In a statement shared on his verified social media pages, Nguna revealed that he held “a consultative meeting” with the President to discuss what he termed as pertinent issues affecting Mwingi West Constituency. “Together, we discussed the completion of Kwasiku–Migwani–Mbondoni Road, Kiio Sports Academy, Migwani Market, Thitani Technical Training Institute, and electrification of unconnected areas within the…
Former mixtape king DJ Arika — once a household name on Kenya’s mixtape and matatu-DJ circuit — has spoken out after a disturbing clip of a man believed to be him strolling in Ruai went viral, prompting an outpouring of concern and speculation about his wellbeing. The clip showed the man pacing around a matatu and appearing disoriented before fleeing the scene when he noticed he was being recorded. The footage spread quickly across Instagram, X and Facebook pages, with many fans and gossip outlets suggesting he had fallen on hard times. But DJ Arika moved to quell the rumours…
Kenya’s ambitious target to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030 has made remarkable strides nationally — with over 83% of the country’s electricity now generated from clean sources such as geothermal (940MW), hydro (839.5MW), solar (220.3MW), and wind (435.5MW). According to Ms. Rukia Bakari, Senior Officer – Renewable Energy, the country is determined to expand clean power capacity and reduce carbon emissions through national commitments under SDG 7 and Net Zero contributions. But even as the national grid grows greener, the reality on the ground in Kitui, Makueni, and Machakos counties tells a more complex story — one where energy…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested and arraigned Mr. Michael Kilonzo Mualuko, a Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) official, over allegations of using a forged KCSE certificate to secure employment. According to a statement by the Commission, investigations revealed that the certificate purportedly issued by Bishop Ndingi High School was falsified and had been used by Mr. Mualuko to gain employment at NCWSC. Upon completing its investigations, the EACC forwarded the case to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who approved the recommendation to charge the suspect. Mr. Mualuko was arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Ondieki…