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 tragic death of Mwaura Gathua, the visionary founder of Com Twenty One, has pulled back the curtain on a disturbing reality within Kenya’s “Silicon Savannah” and its corporate boardrooms. While the nation mourns a tech titan who plunged from the 14th floor of a Kilimani apartment, his passing has ignited an urgent, uncomfortable conversation: Why are those at the pinnacle of success increasingly finding life unbearable? In the corporate world, the CEO is often viewed as an indestructible figure—a captain of industry navigating the turbulent waters of the Kenyan economy. But behind the bespoke suits, the high-rise offices, and…
ODM party leader, John Oburu, has revealed that the party has not yet made a decision on whether it will support President William Ruto in the 2027 general election or field its own candidates independently. Speaking on Tuesday , Oburu said the party is still holding internal consultations following the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025, and that no formal position has been adopted regarding the party’s role in the broad-based government agreement with President Ruto. “ODM is a collective, and we are carefully weighing our options for 2027,” Oburu stated. “No final decision has been…
Kitui County has been thrust into yet another political and environmental storm after activist Musili Kauta launched a scathing attack on Senator Enoch Kiio Wambua, accusing him of political hypocrisy and convenient activism over the long-running destruction of the county’s river ecosystems. Kauta was reacting to a dramatic press statement by the Senator in which Kiio warned that Kitui was on the brink of an environmental catastrophe driven by illegal sand harvesting. While the Senator struck a defiant tone and vowed to confront powerful cartels, the activist dismissed the move as a late and insincere attempt to rewrite history. According…
Lugari Constituency and the wider Western Kenya region are reeling from a rare political tragedy following the death of former Member of Parliament Dr. Enoch Wamalwa Kibunguchy, just days after the passing of his predecessor Cyrus Jirongo. Dr. Kibunguchy, a veteran politician and medical doctor by profession, died while receiving treatment in Eldoret, with his family and close associates confirming the sad news on Tuesday. His death comes barely ten days after Jirongo, the man he replaced as Lugari MP in 2002, died in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.The back-to-back deaths have cast a sombre mood over…
The national government has formally announced plans to upgrade the Kyuso–Tseikuru Road—a crucial transport link in Kitui County that leads to Tseikuru, the ancestral home of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka—in a move that has reignited a heated political debate between President William Ruto and the veteran opposition politician. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) this week invited bids from contractors to strengthen and upgrade the road to durable bitumen standards, with a mandatory pre-tender site visit scheduled for January 15, 2026, at Kandwia Shopping Centre. This announcement comes amid a high-profile exchange between Ruto and Kalonzo over responsibility for…
Kenyan darts sensation David Munyua bowed out of the PDC World Darts Championship on Monday after a remarkable debut appearance, losing 3–0 to seasoned Dutch professional Kevin Doets in the second round at Alexandra Palace. Munyua made history by becoming the first Kenyan to reach the second round of the tournament, following a stunning first-round victory over world number 18 Mike De Decker , a comeback win that marked one of the biggest upsets of the championship. Despite the straight-sets defeat, Munyua won the admiration of fans worldwide for his fearless play, energy on the oche, and the historic significance…
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has moved to directly dismiss speculation about his health, posting a brief but emphatic message on his verified social media accounts:“I am well, very well!” The reassurance comes after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, while addressing locals at the Baringo Cultural Festival and Kimalel Goat Auction, suggested that the Deputy President was “not feeling very well”. Speaking partly in Kiswahili, CS Ruku said:“Vilevile Mheshimiwa Raisi nimetumwa, naibu wako ambaye asikii vizuri sana ameniambia nikifika nisalamie watu wa Baringo sana, na pia amenituma na pesa mingi ya kununua mbuzi ya Krismasi. Kwa hivyo mkiona kama…
Businessman and politician Dr Augustus Muli has called on politicians, investors, and community leaders to work together in uplifting the living standards of Kenyans, saying economic empowerment at the grassroots is the true measure of national development. Speaking at The Woods Restaurant, Bar and Grill in Kitui Town, Dr Muli, who is the NLP Party Leader, National Anzauni Patron, and Founder of Kyalo Kya Maendeleo—said the country will only achieve global competitiveness if leaders deliberately invest in empowering local communities. Dr Muli noted that Kenya’s aspiration to reach the economic standards of countries such as Singapore, as often emphasized by…
Behind the public handshakes, unity speeches and empowerment forums, a darker and more calculated 2027 script may already be unfolding — and according to former Machakos Senator Johnston Muthama, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka could be its central pawn.Muthama has claimed that Kalonzo is being quietly packaged as a “safe opponent” for President William Ruto, allegedly through a scheme engineered by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to ensure the incumbent faces the most predictable rival possible at the ballot. Speaking at an empowerment programme held at the Kenya Science Campus along Ngong Road , Nairobi County , Muthama suggested that the…
Kenyan darts sensation David Munyua has etched his name into sporting history after a remarkable triumph at the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship in London — a victory that has captivated both Kenya and the wider darts world. The 30-year-old Murang’a-born veterinarian created one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s storied history when he fought back from two sets down to defeat Belgium’s world-ranked Mike De Decker 3–2 in the opening round at the iconic Alexandra Palace. The stunning result propelled Munyua into the second round and guaranteed him significant prize earnings. From Casual Start to Global Stage Munyua’s…