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.
Sunday worship turned into a scene of terror in Kariobangi North as police fired teargas inside a church compound where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies were attending a thanksgiving service celebrating the DCP Party’s victory in the Kariobangi North Ward by-election held on November 27. Channel 15 has obtained exclusive footage showing children being evacuated from the church, screaming and scampering for safety, their eyes brimming with tears as they ran past clouds of teargas. The images capture the raw fear of the young congregants as adults struggled to shield them from the chaos. Eyewitnesses said the…
Kamba Benga heavyweight Toby Bisengo has set the internet on fire after dropping a raw, unfiltered confession about why he dramatically stopped going to church. In a deeply personal narrative that has rattled pulpits and energized his fanbase, Bisengo insists he did not abandon God — he only walked away from the manipulation, theatrics, and psychological games he says had turned worship into a circus. According to the outspoken artist, the breaking point came when preaching began to feel like an insult to his intelligence. Instead of uplifting the soul, he says sermons had become shallow chants wrapped in fear…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed deep gratitude after witnessing his son, Moses Mudamba Mudavadi, tie the knot with his bride, Qillian Ndeso Saiya, in a colourful ceremony held at the Ulinzi Grounds in Nairobi. The high-profile wedding, attended by President William Ruto, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, and senior government officials, brought together political leaders, diplomats, family, and close friends in a vibrant celebration of love and family. Reflecting on the milestone, Mudavadi described the joy of a parent as seeing their children grow into responsible, grounded, and independent adults ready to build their own families and contribute…
The Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee has called for the immediate arrest of former Kaiti Constituency NG-CDF Account Manager, Daniel Maluki, as investigations into the alleged embezzlement of KSh 100 million from the 2021/2022 NG-CDF allocation continue. Chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Gideon Mulyungi, the Committee on Thursday held a follow-up session with Maluki to examine how KSh 18,158,000 was spent on irregular allowances and KSh 81,341,700 on questionable imprest payments. According to the Auditor-General’s report, the irregular payments were made in cash from the NG-CDF main account to three officers—the Fund Manager, the NG-CDF Committee Chairman, and the District Treasury Cashier—who…
A cloud of fear and confusion has engulfed Malava Constituency after a string of dramatic incidents disrupted Thursday’s by-election, raising concerns about state intimidation and the integrity of the polls. The tension escalated early in the morning when a Toyota Land Cruiser V8 belonging to DAP-Kenya Party Leader Eugene L. Wamalwa was torched to ashes in the Manyonje area. Witnesses say unknown attackers descended on the vehicle moments after violent goons raided a nearby lodge where supporters aligned to the party had been spending the night. Several individuals — including a driver and a gatekeeper — suffered serious injuries in…
Political commentator and Kitui youthful gubernatorial aspirant Musili Kauta has issued a stinging critique of the Youth and Sports docket under Minister Phoebe Ndunyu Mutemi, challenging her to account for tangible progress in her tenure. Kauta, known for his outspoken advocacy for youth empowerment, listed ten pressing questions that he says Kitui youths are waiting for answers on. “What concrete programmes has your ministry launched for youth and sports development?” Kauta asked. “Kitui youths are tired of speeches, promises, and photo ops. They want to see real projects on the ground.” The commentator further questioned the ministry’s handling of youth…
A Nairobi court has fined matatu driver Donald Owuor Ndeda KSh 70,000 after he was filmed speeding off from traffic police along Valley Road, claiming he was rushing due to a sudden bout of acute diarrhoea. The incident, which occurred on November 19, 2025, saw Ndeda driving a Ganya Sacco Isuzu minibus when a traffic officer signaled him to stop. Instead of complying, he sped off, prompting a short but dramatic chase that was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, drawing both concern and amusement from Kenyans. Ndeda faced multiple traffic-related charges, including reckless driving that endangered…
Mwingi West MP Hon. Charles Nguna Ngusya on Tuesday appeared before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations as the panel reviewed the Foreign Service (Amendment) Bill, 2025, during its pre-publication scrutiny. The Bill proposes amendments to the Foreign Service Act, Cap 185E, aimed at increasing the proportion of Kenya’s envoys—ambassadors, high commissioners, and permanent representatives—who come from the career diplomatic corps. Hon. Nguna explained that the Bill seeks to establish a clear structure in diplomatic appointments, with no more than 70% drawn from career diplomats and no more than 30% from non-career diplomats. This aligns…
A 55-year-old man from Kitui has been jailed for 20 years after admitting to repeatedly defiling his daughter — a disturbing case that underscores the urgent need to confront and prevent gender-based violence as the country observes the 16 Days of Activism. The man appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Hon. E. Karani, where he confessed to abusing his daughter for four years, from 2020 to 2024, in acts of violence that resulted in the birth of a child. The survivor, who lived under his control, endured prolonged abuse before the matter was finally exposed. The court heard that the convict…
A suspected drug trafficker’s attempt to smuggle nearly a kilogram of cocaine into Kenya was foiled on Monday after Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives arrested her at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The woman, identified as 34-year-old Muli Ayan Ndunge, had just arrived from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, when detectives acting on precise intelligence moved in and quietly escorted her to the ANU offices for observation. Moments later, the narcotics she had swallowed began to emerge. According to investigators, Ndunge expelled 14 pellets of cocaine shortly after being placed under watch. Detectives, suspecting more, maintained close supervision, recovering another 14 pellets, bringing the…