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.
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a scheduled power interruption across a wide stretch of Kitui County on Monday, July 14, 2025, to facilitate routine maintenance and system upgrades. In a special press advertisement, the utility company indicated that the blackout will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., affecting dozens of towns, villages, key institutions, and government offices across the county. Areas to be affected include Kabati, Kwa Mutonga, Kauwi Dispensary, Musengo, Matinyani, Kauma, Unyaa, Mulutu, Ithiani, Tiva, Kakuuni, Katulani, Kwa Muli, Maliku, Kavisuni, Kanyangi, Kanyongonyo, Ilengi, Kyamathiaka, Kwa Vonza (including KU Kitui Campus), Miambani, Zombe, Kisasi,…
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president and a pivotal figure in the nation’s political history, has died at the age of 82. He passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a clinic in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment for several weeks. The announcement was made by his family and confirmed by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and spokesperson, Garba Shehu. Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari’s career spanned military and civilian leadership roles. He first came to power as Nigeria’s military head of state from 1983 to 1985 after a coup that ousted…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning against what it terms as “unacceptable and reckless” utterances by political leaders alleging election malpractices, saying such remarks risk undermining the country’s democratic institutions and public trust in the electoral system. In a press release sent out today, the Commission clarified that Kenya is not in an election period, and therefore any insinuations or propaganda surrounding electoral fraud are baseless and should be disregarded by the public. “Such utterances are unacceptable and reckless in a democratic society such as ours, and IEBC urges all Kenyans to ignore or…
In a rare and heartfelt moment of public worship, Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu stepped away from politics and into the pulpit—literally—as he led the choir during a farewell mass for Rev. Fr. Boniface Muthama at Kathonzweni Catholic Parish. The farewell service drew hundreds of faithful from across Makueni, all gathered to honor the priest’s faithful years of service before his reassignment to Kaumoni Parish. But it was Speaker Mbilu’s deeply personal tribute — delivered not from a high podium, but from within the choir — that captured the spirit of true servant leadership. “You have served Kathonzweni Parish…
The fall of one of Eastern Europe’s most entrenched strongmen began — not with tanks or a coup — but with a silenced religious voice and an angry public. Fast-forward to 2025. In Kenya, President William Ruto, once warmly embraced by religious leaders during his campaign, is now finding himself at odds with the very institutions that helped propel him into power. And just like Timișoara’s spark in 1989, Kenya is experiencing its own firestorm — led not by clergy alone, but by a bold, digital-savvy Generation Z movement that has refused to be ignored. Kenya’s youth have risen in…
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to appear on Monday, July 14, over allegations of inciteful and disruptive remarks allegedly made during and after the recent anti-government protests. The summons follow Kihara’s scathing press conference six days ago, where she accused the government of orchestrating chaos during the July 7 (Saba Saba) demonstrations by using NYS buses to ferry goons who looted and assaulted locals in Naivasha. “Why cause death and destruction, then blame our community? This is a national shame!” she said in remarks that have since sparked outrage…
Televangelist Kathy Kiuna has opened up about a jaw-dropping miracle that followed the death of her husband, Bishop Allan Kiuna, revealing how a Ksh 196 million church debt was miraculously cleared weeks after his passing. Speaking during an emotional memorial service held on July 15, 2024, at the Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) Parklands sanctuary, Kathy recounted how she and her husband had borrowed Ksh 250 million to build the church’s iconic Parklands branch. The project, she said, was a major financial undertaking, and the couple had spent 15 years faithfully repaying the loan. “We were even ready to sell our…
Over 3.5 million children have received the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine and another 12.1 million have been immunized against typhoid so far — this is according to the Ministry of Health, which is spearheading the nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign that kicked off on July 5, 2025. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, in a statement to newsrooms, termed the uptake a “strong national response,” commending parents, guardians, health workers, religious leaders, and community mobilisers for the overwhelming support across Kenya’s 47 counties. The campaign targets 6.5 million children for MR and 19.2 million for TCV, with vaccines…
In an electrifying sermon that has sparked intense public debate, the outspoken Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism Centre launched a fiery verbal assault on President William Ruto, accusing him of cloaking injustice with religious theatrics. Captured in a now-viral video, Ng’ang’a furiously addressed the President directly from the pulpit, stating: “Mwizi wewe! Unaua watu alafu unakuja kanisani kutuambia ‘Mwathani arogocwo’ Bwana Asifiwe… Nikuone hapa siku moja, nitapiga guitar masaa sita mpaka utoke uende.” Roughly translated, the pastor accused Ruto of theft and bloodshed, saying, “You thief! You kill people and then come to church to tell us ‘Praise the…
The Kenyan Senate has initiated a formal investigation into a series of alleged enforced disappearances of young fishermen around Lake Nakuru, following petitions from affected families and human rights organizations. The probe was prompted by the cases of 33-year-old Brian Odhiambo and 21-year-old Brian Stingo, both of whom vanished under suspicious circumstances. Odhiambo was reportedly arrested by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers on January 18, 2025, for allegedly trespassing into the protected Lake Nakuru National Park. His family claims he was taken from his residence in Manyani Estate and has not been seen since. Stingo disappeared in July 2022 during…