Author: Erastus Maleve

Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Johnson Muthama has downplayed speculation about divisions within the Kamba community ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that unity is intact. Speaking in Kyangwithya East, Kitui Central, shortly after attending a church fundraiser at Kwagindu Catholic Church, Muthama stressed that democracy should not be confused with disunity, noting that freedom of speech and difference of opinion are natural in politics. “The unity of Kamba is there. There is no Kamba fighting another Kamba. We only have different opinions,” he said. On whether he would support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka in 2027, the former UDA…

The controversy surrounding Kitui County Chief Officer for Cooperatives, Paul Monyi Ngei, has taken a new twist after county staff confirmed long-standing allegations of harassment and misuse of public funds by senior officials. In exclusive interviews with Channel 15 News, staff accused Ngei of engaging in underhand dealings during the recent Homa Bay Devolution Conference. They claimed that payments for services such as tent suppliers were irregularly settled in cash, while one female service provider faced delayed payment without explanation. “There is likelihood that huge amounts meant for the trip were mismanaged. We are now calling for a full audit…

The 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay turned dramatic after Kitui County Chief Officer for Cooperatives, Paul Monyi Ngei, was allegedly caught in a heated altercation with his official driver over Ksh 45,000 meant for fuel. Reliable sources within the county delegation confided to Channel 15 News that the money, facilitated by the county for fuel, was allegedly snatched from the driver by the Chief Officer himself. This left the driver unable to account for the funds, sparking a tense standoff within the Kitui delegation. The drama forced Chief Officer for Finance, Revenue Management and Accounting, John Makau Kimwele, to…

The National Liberal Party (NLP) has strongly condemned the killings and burning of houses in Thangilani and Musenge areas of Mutha Ward, Kitui South Constituency, incidents reportedly carried out by Somali pastoralists. The violence has left over 100 families displaced, with residents now living in fear and uncertainty. Addressing the press in Kitui, NLP Kitui County Secretary General Jemima Kanini rebuked the attacks and decried what she termed as a lack of political goodwill and decisive action from Kitui’s elected leaders. She said leaders had abandoned the people of Mutha at a time when they needed protection the most. “It…

Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Omatoke Mosiria, has spoken out after a throwback photo of him sandwiched between two women went viral online, sparking curiosity and chatter among Kenyans. In a candid statement, Mosiria confirmed that the photo was taken during his campus years with his then-girlfriend (now wife) and her friend. “Yes, that’s me back in campus with my wife and her friend, when we were dating over 11 years ago. Today, by God’s grace, we are still walking this journey together, stronger than ever,” he clarified. Turning the lighthearted moment into a lesson, Mosiria used the…

Kitui’s political corridors are buzzing with explosive whispers after Channel 15 News learned that a senior county finance officer — who is said to be eyeing a top elective seat in 2027 — is allegedly swimming in stacks of cash whose source insiders suspect could be tainted. According to impeccable county insiders, the officer — often spotted moving in and out of Kitui town hotels for top guided meetings— is believed to be transferring millions through proxies and disguising them as proceeds from “active businesses.” One striking incident is said to have played out last week at a popular Kitui…

Mwala MP and UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has launched a blistering attack on ODM leaders, accusing them of fronting a scheme to snatch the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) from MPs and hand it to governors. Speaking during a boda boda empowerment drive at Kauwi market in Kitui West Constituency, Kawaya—who also serves as Lower Eastern UDA coordinator—warned that such moves, allegedly pushed through the NADCO dialogue process, would cripple grassroots development and rob ordinary Kenyans of a lifeline. “Hii ni live wire—wachana nayo. CDF si pesa ya county; ni ya taifa. Ukisukuma kwa magavana, wananchi…

A youthful political activist in Kitui South was on Wednesday summoned and grilled by detectives at Mutomo Police Station over remarks he allegedly made during a burial in Mutha, Kitui South Constituency, which police believe could amount to incitement in the ongoing conflict between Somali herders and local residents. Antony Mutua, a vocal youth leader from the region, appeared before officers following a police summon issued earlier this week. He recorded a statement over comments attributed to him regarding the simmering tensions between pastoralists and locals in Mutha Ward. His remarks, reportedly made during a burial ceremony, allegedly urged locals…

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has defended her administration’s handling of the health sector, saying the county has invested massively in hiring and promoting health workers despite limited resources. Addressing the ongoing strike by nurses and midwives, the governor termed the industrial action as politicized and urged health workers to give dialogue a chance. She noted that the Department of Health accounts for Ksh 4.2 billion – which is 39% of the county’s total recurrent budget, proof that health is a top priority for her government. The strike, she said, was called by the Kenya Union of Nurses and Midwives, and…

A Kitui-based political blogger who runs the popular online write-up platform Kinuko 96.5 FM has been charged with multiple counts of publishing false information in violation of Kenya’s Cybercrimes Act, following a series of explosive allegations posted in local political WhatsApp groups. Kitovoto Mutinda, widely known in Kitui political circles for his hard-hitting commentaries, appeared before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi after the State levelled at least nine charges against him under Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018. According to the charge sheets, the accused is said to have posted several controversial…