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 long and influential tenure of Musembi Katuku at the helm of the Machakos County branch of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has come to an abrupt end following a decisive defeat in the just-concluded union elections. Katuku, who had served as the longest-standing KUPPET Executive Secretary in the county, was soundly beaten by Yvonne Musyoka, who garnered 2,128 votes against his 958 — a margin that education stakeholders say leaves no doubt that teachers were eager for a new direction. The outcome of the polls reflects deep-seated dissatisfaction with the status quo, particularly among Junior…
Global YouTube sensation IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., has officially arrived in Kenya, placing the country at the centre of international digital attention as part of his widely followed “Speed Does Africa” tour. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has confirmed the American streamer’s arrival, welcoming him to the country amid growing excitement from fans, content creators and tourism stakeholders eager to see how Kenya will be showcased to his millions of viewers across the world. Speed’s African tour, which kicked off in late December 2025, has seen him crisscross several countries on the continent, livestreaming his…
Kitui Central politics is entering unfamiliar territory following the entry of National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli into the parliamentary race, a move that has begun to redraw political lines ahead of the 2027 General Election. For more than a decade, the constituency’s political landscape revolved around Dr Makali Mulu, whose repeated electoral victories established him as a dominant and almost immovable figure. In the 2022 General Election, Makali did not merely win; he asserted overwhelming authority, pulling tens of thousands of votes and leaving his challengers trailing far behind. The margin was so wide that it…
Police in Kitui County are investigating the death of an Assistant County Commissioner who was found dead in his rented house at Nzeluni Centre, Migwani Sub-County, in what authorities believe to be a case of suicide. The deceased, identified as Josphat Kiok, aged about 36 years, was the Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) for Nzeluni Division. He had previously served as ACC in Wote Division before his transfer to Nzeluni. According to an incident report filed at Nzeluni Police Station under OB No. 4/7/1/2026 at 10:50am, the matter was reported after the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Migwani Sub-County, Madam Rukia Chitech,…
Detectives attached to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have arrested four suspects over a large-scale fake recruitment scheme that defrauded unsuspecting job seekers of more than Sh40 million.The suspects — David Kemei, a TSC Director in Konoin Sub-County; Rosebella Chepkemoi Korir, a former Bomet County Woman Representative aspirant; and two teachers, Leonard Siele Towett and Mercy Cherotich — were arrested following a painstaking investigation by detectives. According to investigators, the suspects operated a well-coordinated fraud syndicate targeting unemployed teachers and members of the public. Victims were allegedly required to pay hefty sums of money in exchange for forged TSC appointment…
Parents in Kitui County can now access custom-made school uniforms on demand following the reopening of Jubilee Uniforms Kitui after a major refurbishment, alongside the launch of a new Big Branch, expanding its services within Kitui Town, Mjini. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the uniform dealer, which has been serving families across the county for years. The newly opened Big Branch is aimed at easing congestion, improving access, and serving more parents ahead of the school reopening rush. What continues to set Jubilee Uniforms Kitui apart is the installation of a latest-generation uniform-making machine, enabling the outlet to…
Pastor James “Jimmy” Irungu was on Thursday rushed to Murang’a County Hospital after collapsing during the final hour of his ambitious attempt to hug a tree continuously for 80 hours as part of a campaign to raise awareness about cancer. The clergyman fell just 50 minutes short of completing the full challenge, managing 79 hours before his body gave in to exhaustion. Medical personnel at the scene acted swiftly to stabilize him before transferring him to Murang’a County Referral Hospital (MCRH) for further treatment. Despite not completing the full 80 hours, Pastor Irungu successfully broke the previous 72-hour tree-hugging record…
NLP Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli on Wednesday held talks with Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, a meeting that has reignited speculation over possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election. The meeting, held at Kioni’s office, comes amid renewed opposition consultations as parties explore coalition frameworks capable of mounting a serious challenge to the Kenya Kwanza administration. While the specifics of the talks were not disclosed, the engagement has drawn heightened attention due to NLP’s expanding political footprint, particularly in the Lower Eastern region and nationally. Party officials say NLP has surpassed 350,000 registered members, a…
President William Ruto has announced a raft of decisive measures aimed at intensifying Kenya’s fight against alcohol and drug abuse, signalling a whole-of-government approach to tackle the menace that continues to threaten public health and national security. In a press statement send to newsroom this afternoon , the President said he chaired a high-level multi-agency meeting to accelerate the country’s response to substance abuse, in line with commitments outlined in his New Year Address. The meeting brought together key government agencies involved in prevention, enforcement, treatment and recovery. As part of the renewed crackdown, the government will finalise the relevant…
Burkina Faso’s military-led government says it has foiled an alleged plot to assassinate President Ibrahim Traoré and destabilise the country, marking the latest in a series of reported threats against the junta leader since he seized power in 2022. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana on Tuesday claimed the plot was orchestrated by former president Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba, whom Captain Traoré ousted in a military takeover two years ago. Sana further alleged that the plan was financed from neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire, accusations that risk deepening diplomatic tensions in the region. “The objective was to eliminate the Head of State and plunge the…