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.
Celebrated reggae MC and entertainer John Maina, popularly known as MC Fullstop, has died after a prolonged battle with lung tuberculosis. His death has sent shockwaves across Kenya’s music industry, with deejays, hypemen, and fans flooding social media with heartfelt tributes. The news of his passing was confirmed by renowned mixmaster Deejay Juan, who told, “He has left us. He was in the hospital.” Fullstop’s family has yet to release an official statement or share details about funeral arrangements. MC Fullstop rose to national fame as a high-energy reggae hypeman, becoming a familiar voice on TV and in clubs across…
The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has confirmed receiving a formal petition seeking the removal of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya from his position as Deputy Party Leader, marking a significant escalation in the party’s internal wrangles. According to senior party officials, the petition—filed by a section of the National Executive Council (NEC)—accuses Natembeya of allegedly funding and promoting activities aligned with another political outfit, a move the petitioners describe as disloyal and in direct violation of the party’s constitution. In response to the deepening rift, the party’s National Management Committee has forwarded all complaints and petitions to the…
Former police officer Hiram Kimathi has been arrested in Kinoru village, Meru County, over alleged involvement with the controversial FBI movement, short for Fighting Brutality and Impunity. His arrest brings the number of known members taken into custody to three, as police intensify investigations into what they suspect could be a coordinated underground network. Kimathi, who was previously stationed in Machakos, was arrested without resistance at his home in the Kambakia area, in an operation led by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). He is currently being processed in custody and is expected to be arraigned in court…
The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness Church, under the leadership of self-proclaimed Prophet Dr. David Owuor, has come out strongly to dismiss viral claims suggesting that he predicted the end of the world would occur on Saturday, August 2, 2025. In a detailed statement issued on Friday, the church denounced the reports as false, misleading, and unbiblical, stating unequivocally that Prophet Owuor has never set any date for the end of the world. “The claims circulating online are not only malicious but also contradict the teachings of the Bible, which states that no one knows the day or the hour—not…
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Democratic Movement has officially rebranded as the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF). Today, the change was formally registered at the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Nairobi. The event was overseen by Ms. Sophia Sitati, the Acting Registrar of Political Parties, who assumed her duties in mid‑July 2025 while a permanent successor to Ann Nderitu is appointed . The WPF submitted all requisite documentation: an amended constitution, updated symbols and colours, membership registers, and reference to the gazette notice dated June 18, 2025, which invited public objections within seven days. Ms. Sitati confirmed the…
In a rare and symbolic moment that gripped both political watchers and diplomatic circles, Kenya’s fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta returned to State House, Nairobi for the first time since his retirement—received warmly by his successor, President William Ruto. The meeting wasn’t just another political appearance; it marked a historic convergence of Kenya’s past and present leadership under the banner of peace. The two leaders were brought together by a common cause: charting a path to lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The occasion was the Joint Summit of the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development…
A Kenyan engineer was shot dead and his vehicle torched in a deadly morning ambush along the volatile Morobo–Kaya road, in what South Sudanese authorities have described as a coordinated attack by armed rebels. The shocking incident has sparked international concern and raised alarm over the escalating insecurity along key transport routes in Central Equatoria. According to Morobo County Commissioner Charles Data Bullen, the slain engineer, identified as James Kariuki, was traveling with his assistant, Richard Matiangi, when their vehicle was ambushed by armed men near Bazi, approximately three miles from Morobo town. The attackers opened fire, killing Kariuki on…
A flagship project once hailed as a tourism game-changer for Kitui County is now facing tough questions over delays, incomplete infrastructure, and vague financial disclosures. The Mutomo Reptile Park — envisioned as a venom research and eco-tourism hub — is under fire after revelations during a session of the County Assembly’s Committee on Tourism and Natural Resources. Tourism Chief Officer Mr. Ferdnard Kathenge, appearing before the committee chaired by nominated MCA Hon. Mary Mutune, confirmed that only a portion of the park — including a snake pit, snake house, and crocodile pen — has been completed. Key components such as…
The National Assembly, led by Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula, today hosted the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for a strategic discussion on the country’s electoral future, with a strong emphasis on the urgent need for reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaker Wetang’ula congratulated IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon and his fellow Commissioners on assuming office, urging them to immediately begin broad-based stakeholder engagement to rebuild public confidence in the electoral body. “IEBC must take deliberate steps to engage with stakeholders and ensure the institution regains its place as the bedrock of free, fair, and credible…
The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has declined to receive submissions from Trade Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, insisting that Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui must personally appear to defend the controversial County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Regulations. During a tense session at Parliament Buildings, the Committee—chaired by Tharaka-Nithi Senator Mwenda Gataya—rejected PS Abubakar’s attempt to represent his boss, stating that parliamentary rules require the originator of delegated legislation to be directly accountable to the Senate. “This Committee does not bend the rules of the House,” Senator Gataya stated. “If the Cabinet Secretary initiated the regulation, he must appear before us to…