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.
There was drama on Saturday evening at the Kitale home of the late businessman and political powerbroker Cyrus Jirongo after former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale reportedly stormed the body viewing ceremony carrying a torch, momentarily disrupting the solemn occasion. Witnesses say Khalwale arrived unexpectedly as family members, political leaders, and residents gathered to pay their last respects to Jirongo, a towering figure in both Kenyan business and politics. His dramatic entry drew immediate attention, triggering murmurs among mourners and briefly shifting focus from the solemn farewell. While the motive behind Khalwale’s action was not immediately clear, sources at the scene…
Former Mutito MP Kiema Kilonzo’s decision to seek a political comeback has reignited political debate in Kitui East, with many observers arguing that his return could pose the most serious challenge yet to incumbent MP Nimrod Mbai’s grip on the constituency. Kiema, who has declared his intention to vie for the Kitui East parliamentary seat on a Wiper Democratic Movement ticket, is stepping into a race already charged with political tension. Mbai, a UDA legislator seeking a third term, is once again defending his seat in a region where his party continues to struggle for broad acceptance. Kitui has historically…
Kenyan singer, entrepreneur and outspoken social media personality Akothee has candidly opened up on the dramatic collapse of her highly publicized marriage, barely three weeks after a lavish wedding that captivated the nation. In a raw, humorous and defiant post shared on her social media platforms, the artist—whose real name is Esther Akoth Kokeyo—laughed off the short-lived union, famously summing it up as a “big wedding, small marriage,” while declaring herself the “Certified Chief Officer of Failed Marriages.”Known for her unfiltered honesty and flamboyant lifestyle, Akothee said the experience pushed her to emotional limits but ultimately made her stronger. “Kama…
What began as a Sikukuu act of kindness in Mutha Ward, Kitui South Sub-County, has quickly transformed into a politically charged moment after Kitui Chief Officer Gladys Mamii Kivoto found herself at the centre of growing calls to vie for the Kitui South parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. For three days consecutively , Gladys , accompanied by her family conducted a grassroots outreach across Kivyuni Mathima, Katene, and Kalambani villages, where she shared Sikukuu joy with elderly residents by distributing foodstuffs and household essentials. The items included rice, ndengu, cooking oil, bread, lesos, and soft drinks. The presence…
Police in Migori County have launched investigations into the killing of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer after her body was found inside her home in Suna East Sub-County on Christmas Day, leading to the arrest of close family members. The deceased has been identified as Second Lieutenant Synthia Awuor Mboya, a 28-year-old KDF officer whose body was discovered in her bedroom at Nyahera Village, Migori County. Police say the officer’s body bore visible injuries, pointing to possible foul play.Following preliminary investigations, police arrested her husband, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law as detectives intensified efforts to reconstruct events leading to her death.…
President William Ruto currently holds an early lead in the 2027 presidential race if elections were held today, according to the latest Infotrak survey, even as the rising cost of living emerges as the most influential factor shaping voter choices across the country. The poll places President Ruto at 28 per cent support nationally, giving him a clear edge over a divided opposition. Former Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i follows with 13 per cent, while Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka comes close behind at 12 per cent. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino registers 7 per cent support, with former Deputy…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled that employers must provide clear and credible proof before dismissing an employee on allegations of workplace intoxication, after ordering an organisation to pay Ksh 494,000 to a former Project Coordinator for wrongful and unfair termination. In a judgment delivered on July 31, 2025, the court found that The AVSI Foundation unlawfully terminated the employment of Olivia Chepwogen Chirchir after accusing her of returning from lunch intoxicated and unable to perform her duties. The employer argued that it relied on staff accounts and internal disciplinary records to justify the decision. However, the court…
Kenyan darts sensation David Munyua is among fans in attendance at Stamford Bridge today as Chelsea lock horns with Aston Villa in a highly anticipated Premier League encounter. A lifelong Chelsea supporter, Munyua is enjoying a rare moment on English football’s biggest stage just days after competing at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, where he flew the Kenyan flag on the global darts scene. Ahead of kickoff, the Kenyan international was presented with a Chelsea jersey, a gesture that underscored his growing profile beyond darts and highlighted his passion for the London club he has supported for years.…
A 62-year-old woman has died following a tragic road accident at Makele Shopping Centre in Ikanga Location, Kitui South Constituency, along the busy Kitui–Kibwezi Road. According to verified reports, the elderly woman was attempting to cross the road when she was knocked down by an overspeeding motor vehicle. Witnesses said the vehicle lost control after brake failure, veered off the road at the unmarked highway crossover, and struck the woman. The incident occurred at a section of the highway that residents describe as a notorious black spot, frequently used by pedestrians, boda boda riders, and motorists accessing the shopping centre.…
Veteran Ukambani powerbroker and former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama has ignited fresh political firestorms after launching a scathing attack on leaders and activists pushing him to support Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s 2027 presidential bid purely on ethnic grounds. In a hard-hitting statement that lays bare the long-standing contradictions within Ukambani politics, Muthama dismissed what he termed as hypocrisy, political convenience, and selfish survival instincts disguised as ethnic unity. “To those demanding that I support Kalonzo because he is a Kamba and I am a Kamba too, where were you in 1997 when I stood firmly with Charity Ngilu?” Muthama…