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 woman has filed a lawsuit against popular Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh, accusing him of rape during his 2021 U.S. music tour. In her petition, the woman has also named the Inspector General of Police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Attorney General (AG), and the Witness Protection Agency, alleging failure to take action after she reported the matter. The case, now before the courts, raises questions about how allegations against high-profile figures are investigated and handled by state institutions. Neither Samidoh nor the government agencies mentioned have publicly commented on the allegations, but legal…
Shock has gripped the University of Nairobi community after a heated argument over bathroom use turned deadly, leaving one student dead and another behind bars. Police in Kikuyu have arrested Justus Otieno, a third-year student, on suspicion of fatally stabbing his roommate, Brian Wambui, during a quarrel that escalated over who should flush and clean their hostel toilet. Witnesses say the disagreement, which appeared petty at first, spiraled out of control, ending in violence that has left fellow students shaken. Wambui succumbed to multiple suspected stabbing injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after the attack. His body has been transferred…
Kitui activist and theologian Musili Kauta has launched a blistering attack on local journalists and bloggers, accusing them of colluding with sand cartels by accepting petty bribes to stay silent on the illegal plunder of rivers across the county. Speaking to Channel 15 News, Kauta said sections of the Kitui media had betrayed the community by abandoning their watchdog role and normalizing the destruction of the environment. He singled out Mwingi Central, where illegal sand harvesting has left rivers drying up and worsened the region’s perennial water problems. “Instead of defending the people, many local journalists have chosen brown envelopes…
Kitui County Assembly Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya’s wife made her first-ever public appearance over the weekend as she accompanied her husband for a church service in Embu County. Taking to his official social media platforms, the speaker shared details of the event on his socials, revealed that he was joined by his spouse and members of the Kitui County Assembly Service Board (KCASB) at the A.C.K Church of the Good Shepherd, Muchunguri, in Mbeti South Ward, Mbeere South Constituency. The delegation, led by Vice Chair Hon. Mathew Vuthi (MCA Chuluni), Hon. Hussein Mwandia (MCA Ikutha), and Mr. Wilson Muange, joined…
The National Liberal Party (NLP), under the leadership of its newly elected party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, will on October 11th, 2025 host a thanksgiving ceremony at The Woods Grounds in Kitui from 10am to 2pm. The event, themed Maendeleo Wote Kwa The Newly Elected Party Leader, is expected to bring together leaders from across the political divide alongside religious leaders for a common discussion on the way forward for the Kamba community and national politics as the country heads towards the 2027 elections. Channel 15 Political Scoop understands that the gathering is set to be one of the…
Former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has defended the Mt. Kenya region’s voting record, saying the community’s support for President William Ruto in 2022 was based on patriotism rather than ethnic considerations. Gachagua, who spoke in Rongai Town after attending a church service and the ordination of Reverend Joseph Mburu at PCEA Ongata Rongai Church in Kajiado North, said the region should not be portrayed as tribal for voting as a bloc. He noted that Mt. Kenya overwhelmingly backed President Ruto despite him not being from their community, adding that their support was instrumental in…
President William Ruto on Sunday made a generous donation of Ksh 20 million towards the completion of the St. Peter’s ACK Cathedral in Siaya County. The Head of State, who joined worshippers for a church service at the cathedral, further pledged Ksh 5 million in honor of Raila Odinga, despite the ODM leader’s absence from the event. The President said his administration would continue supporting faith-based projects across the country, describing churches as vital institutions in fostering unity, peace, and development. In a lighter moment that drew cheers from the congregation, Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga declared himself a “Gen…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 26-year-old man accused of orchestrating a daring cyber heist that saw a major betting firm lose Sh11.4 million. The suspect, identified as Seth Mwabe, a second-year dropout from Meru University, was arrested on Saturday at Tatu City in Kiambu County after weeks of surveillance by the Banking Fraud Unit. According to Dr. Abraham Mugambi, the Regional Criminal Investigations Officer (RCIO) – Central Region, the matter was first reported in July this year after a payment service provider complained of losing Sh11.4 million through fraudulent transactions. “Investigations commenced and a…
A 29-year-old woman from Emali, Makueni County, has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital after setting herself on fire. Confirming the death, Nzaui Sub-County Police Commander said the woman had sustained 70 per cent burns and succumbed while undergoing medical care. According to police reports, the woman splashed petrol on her body and lit herself on fire shortly after parting ways with her husband. Police have launched investigations into the incident
Rt. Rev. John Kiplimo Arap Lelei has officially been installed as the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church in Kenya. The installation ceremony was held at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex in Nandi County and was graced by President William Ruto, who congratulated the new bishop and urged him to lead with humility and wisdom. “Be guided by the word of God in Proverbs 3:5-6 in your pastoral role and keep serving the congregants with love, dedication and wisdom. You have our support, goodwill and co-operation,” the President said. The…