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.
A fresh political storm is brewing in Nyanza after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma issued a stern warning to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over any plans to field candidates in the region. Speaking amid rising political realignments, Kaluma cautioned that such a move would trigger a “massive fallout,” underscoring the deep-rooted political sensitivities that define Luo Nyanza’s electoral landscape. The outspoken legislator maintained that the region remains an unshaken stronghold of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), insisting that any attempt by rival parties to gain a foothold would be met with fierce resistance. Kaluma framed his remarks…
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has renewed calls for the release of a controversial audit report on Kenya’s electoral system, warning that recent statements by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) should not be taken lightly. In a strongly worded statement, Mutula linked current concerns around the electoral body to the findings of a 2016 parliamentary process that culminated in a far-reaching audit of the voters’ register. The process was spearheaded by a special select committee co-chaired by Kiraitu Murungi and James Orengo, following intense political pressure for electoral reforms. The committee’s recommendations led to the engagement of KPMG,…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti is facing escalating pressure over delayed contractor payments, even as she maintains her administration is steadily clearing all verified pending bills inherited from the previous regime. The situation took a dramatic twist on Tuesday after comedian Sammy Kioko was injured during protests linked to the payment standoff—highlighting the growing tension on the ground. In a strongly worded statement while adressing media on Wednesdayafternoon, Wavinya defended her record, noting that her government has already made significant payments toward the inherited debt, with the remaining balance being addressed through structured budget allocations. She assured suppliers that all legitimate…
The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly pushed back against a Daily Nation report on the tenure of Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin, terming the publication misleading, speculative, and likely to erode public confidence in security institutions. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Service dismissed claims that Mr. Amin’s tenure “ends today,” clarifying that he remains lawfully in office and continues to discharge his duties in service to the country. NPS stressed that matters relating to the appointment and tenure of senior security officials are strictly governed by law and established procedures, not media declarations. At…
Machakos County has disowned comedian Sammy Kioko’s claim for KSh 19 million, stating that no formal contract exists between the county and the entertainer. This announcement comes a day after Kioko was injured during a protest demanding the alleged payment. Kioko, alongside fellow entertainer Tom Daktari, had staged a peaceful demonstration outside the Machakos County Finance Offices, calling for payment of the funds for services they say were rendered. Eyewitnesses reported that plain-clothes officers intervened, and during the scuffle, Kioko was wrestled to the ground and sustained injuries. In response to the unfolding events, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti released a…
Kitui County is steadily building excitement ahead of what is now shaping up to be one of the biggest athletics events the county has hosted in recent years after organisers officially launched the 2026 edition of the Green Run – Run for Rain. The race, which will take place on Sunday, May 31, is expected to attract both elite and recreational runners from across the region, with the event set to start early in the morning at the iconic Ithookwe Stadium. The momentum behind the event grew even stronger after the official launch at the Kenya Athletics Offices on Tuesday…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) is steadily emerging as a force to reckon with in Ukambani, positioning itself ahead of the 2027 election campaigns. The party has launched a series of town hall meetings across the region, signaling a deliberate strategy to engage residents at the grassroots level long before rivals intensify their outreach. Over the weekend , over 500 NLP delegates from Kitui County converged in Machakos County for a high-profile party town hall meeting. The turnout was hailed by party leaders as a demonstration of the growing significance of NLP’s grassroots strategy and a clear signal that the…
Comedian and media personality Sammy Kioko has been transferred from Kangundo Level 4 Hospital to Nairobi West Hospital following injuries sustained during a protest in Machakos County. Earlier today, Kioko and fellow entertainer Tom Daktari staged a peaceful demonstration outside the Machakos County Finance Offices, demanding payment of KSh 19 million allegedly owed to them for previous services rendered. Eyewitnesses reported that plain‑clothes officers intervened, and during the scuffle, Kioko was wrestled to the ground and injured.He was immediately taken to Kangundo Level 4 Hospital, where medical personnel assessed his condition. Concerned that his injuries required more specialized attention, doctors…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has rejected a request by Azimio leader Kalonzo Musyoka to remove Junet Mohamed as the Leader of the Minority in the National Assembly of Kenya. In his response, the Speaker questioned the authenticity of a letter that had reportedly been sent by the Azimio coalition proposing a change in the Minority leadership. Wetang’ula said the letter contained several typographical and grammatical errors, raising doubts about whether it had indeed originated from Kalonzo Musyoka or the Azimio leadership. The letter had proposed that Suba South MP Caroli Omondi replace Junet Mohamed as the Minority Leader. However,…
Kenya’s worsening debt situation has once again come under sharp focus after Margaret Nyakang’o issued a stark warning to Parliament, saying the country risks sinking deeper into a dangerous debt trap driven by costly borrowing and poor project coordination. Appearing before the National Assembly of Kenya Committee on Public Debt and Privatization, chaired by Shurie Abdi Omar, the Controller of Budget painted a grim picture of the country’s financial health, describing what she termed a “vicious cycle of debt accumulation” that is steadily eroding fiscal stability. Dr. Nyakang’o revealed that Kenya’s public debt had risen to KSh 12.29 trillion as…