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.
For decades, several girls’ secondary schools in Kitui County stood as symbols of academic excellence, discipline, and pride for the region. They consistently posted strong KCSE results and shaped generations of professionals who went on to excel nationally and beyond. Today, a Channel 15 News investigation suggests that this legacy is under strain.Interviews conducted with teachers, parents, clergy, and education insiders — some speaking on record and others requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter — point to a growing crisis marked by declining academic focus, weakened discipline, and serious student welfare concerns. Multiple teachers told Channel 15…
The Gabonese government has taken the extraordinary step of suspending the country’s national football team following a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign that ended in three straight defeats. Acting Sports Minister Simplice-Désiré Mamboula announced the decision shortly after Gabon bowed out of the tournament, citing poor performance and deeper structural issues within the team setup. As part of the sweeping changes, head coach Thierry Mouyouma has been sacked, while long-serving captain Bruno Ecuele Manga and star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been ruled out of future national team selections. Aubameyang did not feature in Gabon’s final group match — a…
London, UK — Chelsea Football Club have officially confirmed that Head Coach Enzo Maresca has parted company with the club, bringing an end to his tenure at Stamford Bridge as the Blues look to reset their season across multiple competitions. In a statement released by the club, Chelsea acknowledged Maresca’s achievements during his time in charge, highlighting his role in leading the team to UEFA Conference League success and the FIFA Club World Cup title. The club described the trophies as an important chapter in Chelsea’s recent history and expressed gratitude for his contribution.Chelsea stated that with key objectives still…
London, UK — Chelsea Football Club are set for another managerial transition after reports emerged that Enzo Maresca has left the club with immediate effect, following a breakdown in relations over the past 24 to 48 hours. While an official statement from Chelsea is yet to be released, sources close to the situation indicate that tensions escalated rapidly behind the scenes, leading to a mutual decision to part ways. The relationship between the Italian tactician and the club’s hierarchy is understood to have become untenable, prompting the abrupt separation. Maresca, who had been part of Chelsea’s evolving technical setup, departs…
Detectives from the Operations Action Team (OAT), working in collaboration with their Transmara South counterparts, have arrested a key suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Ang’ata Barrikoi, Narok County. The suspect, Joshua Nkabash Sakuyiai, was arrested in Lolgorian on December 31, 2025, following an intensive manhunt linked to the killing of 35-year-old Charles Korir, who was shot dead on August 13, 2025. According to police reports, the incident occurred near Loliondo Farm in Mashangwa area, along the Ngeendalel–Mashangwa Road, after residents reported hearing gunshots in the area. Officers who responded to the scene found Korir’s…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, accompanied by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ahead of the Future Africa Leaders Awards, a continental initiative aimed at recognising and nurturing outstanding young African leaders. The Future Africa Leaders Awards seek to identify, celebrate, and support youths who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation while positively impacting their communities. The programme places strong emphasis on education, youth empowerment, mentorship, and social transformation, positioning young people as key drivers of Africa’s present and future development. Uhuru’s presence at the ceremony reflects his growing role in pan-African youth advocacy, leadership development, and…
Legendary Congolese music icon and globally celebrated Queen of Rhumba, Mbilia Bel, has arrived in Kenya ahead of a historic New Year crossover show set to take place at the ultra-modern Woods Africa Lounge and Restaurant in Kitui County. The iconic singer was received on arrival by businessman and politician Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli, the proprietor of Woods Africa, in what marks a major cultural milestone for Kitui and the wider Lower Eastern region.Speaking after landing, Mbilia Bel expressed joy at returning to Kenya and excitement about visiting Kitui for the first time. “I am very happy to be back…
NLP Party Leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli on Wednesday travelled to Laikipia County to attend the burial of the late father of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, an event that has since ignited political debate over emerging alliances as Kenya heads into a fully loaded political year in 2026 and the 2027 General Election. Dr Muli was seen alongside Maina Njenga, Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru—a senior official of the Wiper Democratic Movement—and politician James Wanjohi, a political combination that observers say reflects the rapidly shifting pre-2027 political terrain. A Burial With Political Undertones While the Laikipia trip is explicitly a burial…
Media reportd Standard Newspaper suggests that President William Ruto’s UDA and Oburu Oginga’s ODM are laying the groundwork for a formal pre-election coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election, a move that would see ODM back Ruto’s re-election bid. Its reportedly there’s a secret talks at President William Ruto’s Kilgoris ranch that’s likely to set in motion with a plan to bind the party to UDA or purge those who resist. Present at the Kilgoris meeting were ODM party leader Oburu Odinga, his deputy and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir, party chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, and National…
Shock and fear gripped Kitui South Constituency this evening after a 57-year-old man was killed by a hippopotamus in a tragic human-wildlife conflict incident near the Athi River bridge. Channel 15 News correspondent Peter Muthui confirmed the incident, stating that the man was attacked by a lone hippopotamus that has been roaming the area. The body of the deceased was later moved to the Kitui County Referral Hospital mortuary ahead of a post-mortem examination. Local residents said the hippopotamus has been terrorising communities along the Athi River, with several close calls reported in recent days. The animal is said to…