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.
In a dramatic crackdown, Kenyan detectives have dismantled a human trafficking syndicate allegedly recruiting citizens for forced military service in Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. The operation unfolded on the night of September 24, when officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) raided a house in Athi River, Machakos County. They rescued 21 Kenyans who were reportedly being held while awaiting deployment to Russia. Some victims had already paid between KSh 1.65 million and KSh 2.31 million for visas, travel, and accommodation, only to be coerced into joining the Russian military. One suspect, identified as Edward Kamau Gituku, believed…
The Anglican Church of Kenya has issued a scathing warning to the country’s leadership, declaring that corruption, political greed, and state-sponsored violence are dragging Kenya toward a dangerous crisis. Speaking at the end of its 27th Provincial Synod at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi, the bishops acknowledged government efforts to tame inflation and stabilize the economy, but said such progress is being overshadowed by unchecked graft, wasteful spending, and brutality against citizens. “The nation cannot prosper while its resources are looted, its people are silenced, and its leaders are consumed by selfish ambition,” the Synod declared, accusing both national and county…
Seventeen-year-old Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf is now in police custody after being arrested in connection with the controversial desecration of Kenya’s national flag, an incident that triggered public outrage and a swift response from authorities. The incident occurred on 20th September 2025 at Nyayo Stadium during a football match between Mogadishu City Club and Police FC, where two young men were filmed kicking and disrespecting the national flag. The footage quickly circulated online, sparking anger among Kenyans who described the act as a deep insult to the nation’s identity and values. The law is clear on such offences. Section 2B of…
Kenyan athletes who bring glory to the country on the international stage could soon receive bigger cash rewards and lifetime benefits if a new motion in Parliament sails through. Mwingi West MP Charles Ngusya Nguna has tabled a motion seeking the creation of a standardised reward scheme for athletes and sportsmen representing Kenya in global competitions. The proposal aims to move away from ad hoc rewards and establish a structured system of recognition and welfare for sports icons. If approved, the scheme would see athletes who set new world records receive Sh6 million, with gold medalists earning Sh4 million, silver…
Liberalism in Kenya has always been a flame carried by bold leaders determined to stand against the tide of authoritarianism and ethnic-driven politics. From the early defiance of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga in the 1960s, through the fiery resilience of Raila Odinga and Kenneth Matiba in the multiparty struggles of the 1980s and 1990s, the journey of liberal thought in Kenya has been one of sacrifice and courage. Today, that responsibility rests on the shoulders of Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, the leader of the National Liberal Party (NLP). Jaramogi, Kenya’s first Vice President, broke ranks with the ruling elite soon after…
A prisoner escaped custody on Wednesday while attending to duties outside Kitui prison premises, sparking a dramatic manhunt across the county. A prison officer, who spoke to Channel 15 News on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to address the media, confirmed the incident. According to the officer, the inmate slipped away in unclear circumstances and efforts are underway to re-arrest him. In a surprising twist, an eyewitness told Channel 15 News she encountered the fugitive shortly after the escape. “He was running with only his pants, and he had wrapped the official prison uniform on his hands,”…
In a dramatic and historic turn of events, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has publicly conceded defeat in the 2025 presidential election, just hours before the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) was scheduled to announce the official results. Chakwera, who has led the country since 2020, made the announcement in a solemn televised address from Kamuzu Palace on Tuesday night. “This outcome is a reflection of your collective will to have a change of government … out of respect for your will as citizens and out of respect for the constitution,” Chakwera said, congratulating the leading opposition candidate and urging his supporters…
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has accused the National Treasury of persistently frustrating counties through delayed disbursements of funds, warning that the practice is crippling devolved functions. Chaired by Mandera Senator Cpt. Ali Roba, the committee expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Treasury’s repeated failure to release funds on time, despite being legally bound under the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, to ensure timely monthly transfers to counties. While acknowledging that national revenue collections may fluctuate, the senators stressed that such challenges cannot be used as an excuse to deny counties the resources they require to operate effectively.…
The political heat in Kitui County Assembly has hit boiling point after 31 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) signed a motion to impeach Speaker Hon. Kevin Katisya Kinengo. Documents tabled by Matinyani MCA Sylvester Kitheka Munyalo, alias Yaaamu, and which Channel 15 News is in possession of, accuse the Speaker of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, incompetence, and violation of other laws. The impeachment notice, dated 22nd September 2025 and officially received by the Assembly Clerk on 23rd September 2025, marks the strongest challenge to Kinengo’s leadership since his election in 2022. According to the documents,…
Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially been nominated as a presidential candidate for the 2026 general election, clearing all requirements under the Presidential Elections Act. The 82-year-old leader will be seeking a seventh term in office, and if reelected, he will have ruled Uganda for 45 years by 2031, making him one of the world’s longest-serving non-monarch heads of state. The Electoral Commission, chaired by Justice Simon Byabakama, confirmed that Museveni met all legal requirements, including the submission of nomination papers, academic credentials, and sufficient endorsements from registered voters across Uganda. So far, only Museveni and Nathan Nandala…