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 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…
The dreaded reign of Abdallah Suleiman, alias Asuu, a notorious drink-spiker who has terrorized bus passengers across Kenya and beyond, has finally been brought to a dramatic halt. For months, detectives from Mombasa had been on his trail, piecing together reports of stupefying and theft cases filed at Mombasa Central Police Station. Victims described eerily similar encounters: a friendly fellow traveler offering snacks and drinks, moments later, darkness—and then waking up robbed and stranded. Asuu’s web of crime stretched far and wide. He preyed on travelers bound for Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, and even cross-border routes into Tanzania, stripping them of…
Eight police officers from Maseno Police Station are in custody after being arrested over the mysterious theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser V8 from their own station’s yard. The incident, which occurred earlier this month, has shocked the public and raised fresh concerns about integrity and accountability within the police service. According to reports, the officers were linked to the disappearance of the official vehicle and were immediately placed under investigation. They have since been transferred to Kisumu Central Police Station, where they are being held pending further probe. Sources indicate that the matter stems from the theft of a…
Security agencies in Narok County have dealt a major blow to drug traffickers after intercepting a vehicle loaded with cannabis sativa at Suswa Shopping Centre. In a joint operation conducted by officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU), police seized a Nissan X-Trail, registration number KDP 353U, that had been packed with the illegal consignment. The driver, James Nyaikondo, and his accomplice, Jackson Nyaikondo, were arrested on the spot after officers acting on credible intelligence mounted a swift and coordinated raid. A preliminary search of the vehicle uncovered nine sacks of cannabis sativa, confirming…
Kitui Woman Representative Irene Kasalu is increasingly emerging as a formidable force in the county’s political landscape, with her grassroots networks and constant engagement on the ground positioning her as a key player in the 2027 governorship race. Unlike many leaders who retreat after elections, Kasalu has maintained a consistent presence across villages, churches, and community forums — week after week, month after month. Her direct touch with constituents has not only boosted her popularity but also earned her recognition as one of the most approachable and people-centered leaders in Kitui. With Governor Julius Malombe not expected to defend the…
The noose has tightened around former Migori Governor Okoth Obado after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced a grand auction of his multi-million properties worth an estimated KSh505 million, spread across Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori counties. EACC has enlisted the services of Galaxy Auctioneers, Keysian Auctioneers, and Astorion Auctioneers to execute the disposal in what is shaping up to be one of the country’s most high-profile anti-graft fire sales. The first hammer will fall on October 9, 2025, at the Pangani Auction Centre in Nairobi, under Galaxy Auctioneers. Key properties up for grabs include: A luxury three-bedroom apartment in…
President William Ruto has sensationally accused the international community of abandoning Haiti to its fate, warning that Kenya’s police officers are holding the frontline of peace “almost single-handedly” against ruthless gangs. Speaking at a high-level Haiti summit in New York, Ruto praised the courage of Kenyan officers who have reclaimed police headquarters, reopened schools, and secured key highways once ruled by warlords. He hailed the graduation of 750 new Haitian police recruits as a “ray of hope” in a nation torn apart by lawlessness. But behind the progress lies a grim reality. Ruto revealed that the Multinational Security Support (MSS)…