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.
Two drivers are receiving emergency medical care at Sultan Hamud Hospital after a head-on collision involving two trailers at Salama along the busy Mombasa Road. The accident occurred early Tuesday morning under yet-to-be-established circumstances, sparking concern among highway users. Witnesses at the scene reported that the collision was forceful, leaving both vehicles severely mangled and the drivers trapped in their cabins before being rescued. Emergency responders from the Kenya Red Cross and local authorities arrived promptly at the scene, helping extract and stabilize the injured drivers before rushing them to the nearby Sultan Hamud Hospital. A Red Cross official who…
Bishop Ndigi Secondary School in Ngulini, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County has been shut down indefinitely after a dawn inferno gutted down school dormitories, destroying property worth millions of shillings. According to a source who spoke to Channel 15 News on condition of anonymity, the fire broke out early Monday morning while students were away for their morning preps. Although no injuries or fatalities were reported, the fire left significant destruction in its wake, displacing dozens of students. Authorities have since launched investigations into the incident, with initial suspicions pointing to possible student involvement in orchestrating the blaze. Detectives from Mwala…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka remains the most preferred presidential candidate for the United Opposition, with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and DAP-K Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa being floated as possible running mates , Channel 15 Inside Stories can exclusively report. The document, seen by Channel 15 Inside Politics, was prepared by a special team mandated to craft a formidable team to face Ruto in 2027. Notably, in all proposals submitted by the team, Kalonzo Musyoka remains the most preferred candidate, seemingly positioning himself as the de facto opposition leader following ODM leader Raila Odinga’s entry into Ruto’s broad-based…
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is under fire after unveiling the top leadership of her newly launched political party — a team heavily dominated by members of her own family. In a move that has sparked widespread criticism and allegations of nepotism, Mwangaza appointed herself as the Interim Party Leader. Her husband, Murega Baichu, was named Interim Secretary-General, their son Victor Koome was handed the role of Deputy Party Leader, while her sister, Miriam Karwirwa, now serves as the Interim National Chairperson. Also included in the leadership lineup is Harisson Gatobu, a close political ally and former Chief of Staff…
Kitui Senator Hon. Enoch Kiio Wambua on Monday led a delegation of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to condole with Kitui East MP Hon. Nimrod Mbai at his Acacia Farm home, following the untimely death of his mother, Dorcas Kanini Mbai, in a road accident along the Thika–Garissa Highway. The visit marked a strong show of unity and compassion across political lines, as leaders stood in solidarity with the bereaved family just a day after the tragic crash that claimed Mama Dorcas’ life at the Yatta Canal blackspot in Kithimani. In a message of appreciation, Hon. Mbai said: “My…
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has formally issued certificates of provisional registration to two new political outfits — Vision for Development Alliance (VIDA) and Hekima Alliance Party (HAPA) — bringing the total number of provisionally registered parties in Kenya to 17 as of July 2025. The certification was conducted at the ORPPKenya headquarters in Nairobi earlier today by Registrar Sophia Sitati, who also took the opportunity to issue a stern reminder to the new entrants: no early campaigning is allowed. “A provisionally registered political party shall not be entitled to participate in any election, including the…
In a dramatic twist to a high-profile case, the State has withdrawn terrorism-related charges against renowned activist Boniface Mwangi and instead arraigned him on charges of illegal possession of ammunition. Mwangi, who was arrested on Saturday at his residence in Lukenya, Machakos County, appeared before the Kahawa Law Courts on Monday morning, where prosecutors substituted the initial accusations with two fresh charges. According to the charge sheet presented in court, Mwangi is accused of being in possession of three teargas canisters and one round of blank ammunition. The first count reads: “On July 19, 2025, at Mageuzi Hub in Nairobi…
In a hotly contested election held on Monday, Shadrack Maluki emerged as the new President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), narrowly defeating Francis Mutuku by 15 votes to 12. The election, which saw intense lobbying and high stakes for the country’s Olympic leadership, marked a significant shift in the NOC-K leadership structure. Maluki, who has previously served in various capacities within the sports fraternity, now takes the reins at a crucial time as Kenya prepares for upcoming international competitions, including the 2028 Olympic Games. In other key results: The new leadership is expected to steer the committee…
A flood of condolences continues to pour in following the tragic death of Dorcas Kanini Mbai, the mother of Kitui East MP Hon. Nimrod Mbai, who died on Sunday morning after a vehicle she was travelling in plunged into the deadly Yatta Canal along the Thika–Garissa Highway. The mid-morning crash occurred near Kithimani in Yatta sub-county, Machakos County. A Toyota Probox carrying three occupants — two women and a male driver — veered off the road and plunged into the canal. One woman died instantly, and it was later confirmed that the victim was the MP’s mother. Hon. Nimrod Mbai,…
A dark cloud hangs over Kitui East Constituency following the tragic death of Dorcas Mbithuka, the mother of area Member of Parliament Hon. Nimrod Mbai, in a road accident that occurred mid-morning on Sunday, July 20, along the busy Thika–Garissa Highway near Kithimani in Yatta sub-county. The accident which involved a Toyota Probox ferrying three occupants two women and a male driver — when it lost control and plunged into the notorious Yatta Canal. One woman died instantly, and two others were rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. While initial media reports did not reveal the identity of the…