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.
Kenya’s growing concerns over donkey theft, illegal slaughter and the illicit trade in donkey skins have taken a fresh turn, with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) engaging Brooke East Africa on strengthening the response to emerging offences. The latest discussions come after a September 3 security operation at the Fuhai Machakos Trading Co. Ltd donkey abattoir in Kithyoko, Machakos County, where eight people were arrested following intelligence that operations were allegedly continuing at the facility despite its previous closure. Eastern Regional Commissioner Jacob Muganda led the operation, after which the premises were declared a crime scene…
Kitui East Wiper parliamentary aspirant Millitonic Mwendwa Kitute has claimed that a political rival is targeting him, alleging that what he describes as a third attempt to harm him has now taken the political contest to a dangerous level. In a strongly worded statement, Kitute warned against what he described as a growing culture of political hostility, accusing unnamed political actors of dividing communities, frustrating emerging leaders and allegedly contemplating violence against competitors. “This was your third attempt, indi Ngai ndekaa kwenda kwa mundu,” Kitute said, directly addressing what he described as the latest alleged attempt against him. Kitute did…
A peaceful march through the streets of Kitui on Thursday became a powerful call to end gender-based violence and femicide as residents, civil society organisations, county officials and security agencies united to demand stronger action against the rising killings of women. The Community Mental Health Walk Against Gender Violence, organised by Savana Kitui CBO, brought together hundreds of participants who called for justice for victims, better protection for survivors and greater public awareness on the devastating effects of gender-based violence. The event was led by Savana Kitui officer Josephat Kelly, who urged communities to break the culture of silence surrounding…
Thousands of Kenyans are flocking to an online investment platform known as QVSE, drawn by promises of quick returns, copy trading and what users describe as an easy path to financial freedom. But as the platform rapidly gains popularity across the country and especially in Lower Eastern , growing questions are emerging over its operations, transparency and the safety of investors’ money. An investigation by Channel 15 News has established that the platform has spread largely through referrals, with users encouraged to invite friends, relatives and colleagues in exchange for commissions and bonuses. Many participants say they were introduced by…
Kenya has made a thunderous statement at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after 18-year-old Edmund Serem stormed to gold in the men’s 3,000 metres steeplechase, leading a historic Kenyan clean sweep of the podium. Serem produced a composed and commanding performance to cross the finish line first, ahead of compatriots Simon Kiprop Koech, who claimed silver, and Leonard Kipkemoi Bett, who settled for bronze as Kenya once again underlined its dominance in one of its signature events. The eighteen-year-old Edmund Serem powered to victory in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase, clocking an impressive 8:18.23 to secure Kenya’s first athletics gold at the…
The destruction of Hon. Michael Kavate Kanyanya’s campaign billboard in Kyuso has reignited debate over political intolerance in Mwingi North, coming just weeks after another of his billboards was vandalized at Tseikuru Market. The latest incident, which Kavate says occurred on Friday night, has heightened concerns among his supporters, who argue that the repeated targeting of his campaign materials reflects growing anxiety among some political rivals over his rising popularity ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement released on Monday, Kavate condemned the vandalism, describing it as an attack on democracy and accusing those behind the incidents of…
President William Ruto on Monday hosted His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho at State House, Nairobi, in high-level talks focused on tackling hunger, malnutrition and advancing reforms within the African Union. King Letsie III, who serves as the African Union Champion on Nutrition, held discussions with President Ruto on strengthening food security across the continent and accelerating measures aimed at ending hunger and malnutrition affecting millions of Africans. The two leaders underscored the need for African governments to adopt sustainable agricultural policies, strengthen nutrition programmes and deepen regional cooperation to build resilient food systems capable of withstanding climate change…
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has launched a fresh attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying he—not Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale—should be the first person summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over alleged hate speech and divisive politics. Ruku accused Gachagua of repeatedly making ethnic remarks that undermine national cohesion, arguing that the former Deputy President has consistently promoted tribal politics instead of advancing a national development agenda. Speaking during a public meeting in Wayu Boro, Galole Constituency, Tana River County, Ruku dismissed Gachagua’s recent call for…
A major legal battle has erupted over Kitui County’s recruitment exercise after governance activist Francis Musili Kauta moved to court seeking to halt the appointment of county employees, accusing Governor Dr Julius Malombe, the Kitui County Public Service Board (CPSB) and the County Secretary of presiding over what he describes as an opaque and unconstitutional hiring process. The petition, filed before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Machakos under Petition No. ELRCPET/E015/2026, challenges the county’s recruitment exercise that began with a public advertisement issued on January 15, 2026, inviting applications for dozens of permanent and pensionable positions across various…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking one of the most significant political defections in the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kang’ata’s move comes months after he announced he would not seek re-election on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket and gradually aligned himself with the opposition-linked Linda Mwananchi movement. Although he had initially maintained that he was still weighing his political options, his latest decision confirms his political shift toward Gachagua’s camp. The Murang’a governor had increasingly appeared alongside opposition leaders at several…