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.
In a moment of continental diplomacy and recognition of global statesmanship, President William Ruto on Monday conferred Kenya’s highest national honour — the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.), First Class — to former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. In a statement released from State House, Nairobi, President Ruto lauded Ban Ki-moon’s over 50-year-long public service career, describing him as “an extraordinary leader who built bridges, reformed the UN, gave voice to the voiceless and fostered progress towards shared goals.” “During his tenure at the UN,” the President noted, “he mobilised the world to confront global challenges…
A day after his dramatic arrest during the nationwide Saba Saba protests, Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has this morning been taken to the Kahawa Law Courts, where he is set to be formally arraigned. Mukunji, who was among the 567 people arrested during the state’s brutal crackdown on protesters, is expected to face charges related to incitement and his alleged role in organizing the mass demonstrations. The vocal first-term legislator, known for his advocacy on youth empowerment, was arrested on Monday amid growing tensions between police and protestors demanding economic reforms, better governance, and justice for victims of…
The Senate is set to hear the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo this afternoon in a plenary session that could determine the governor’s political fate. The Senate resumed its sittings this morning from a short recess, with Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi officially convening the House through a gazette notice. The impeachment hearing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the Senate Chambers within Parliament Buildings. The Speaker directed that the case be handled in plenary rather than by a select committee, emphasizing the seriousness of the matter and the public interest it has drawn. Governor Guyo was…
In a political season clouded by noise, protest, and mistrust, one leader is quietly rewriting the playbook — and doing it without drama, without dynasty, and without dancing to government or opposition tunes. Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, the newly confirmed Party Leader of the National Liberal Party (NLP), is methodically carving out a fresh political force — one that’s turning heads across Kenya, particularly in the politically sensitive Lower Eastern region. At the heart of this rising force is a simple but powerful strategy: rebuild trust from the ground up, focus on the issues Gen Z and middle Kenya care…
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Makau Malombe is scheduled to deliver the much-anticipated State of the County Address at the Kitui County Assembly, fulfilling a key constitutional mandate that underscores transparency, accountability, and public engagement in county governance. The address, required under Section 30(2)(k) of the County Governments Act, 2012, allows the governor to formally update the county assembly and residents on the status of development projects, financial performance, and strategic plans. It also serves as a key accountability forum, giving direction for the remaining years of the current term. A Glance at the 2024 Address Governor Malombe last addressed the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced plans to construct a permanent national headquarters dubbed the Uchaguzi Centre in Ruai at a projected cost of Sh3.5 billion. IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan confirmed that construction is expected to commence in July 2026, subject to availability of funds. The electoral body is seeking Sh201 million in the 2026/27 financial year and an additional Sh602 million in 2027/28 to facilitate the initial phases of the project. “This will be a state-of-the-art facility serving as the commission’s central command centre during electoral periods and a permanent home for its operations,” Marjan…
Kitui Wiper nominated Member of County Assembly (MCA) Hon. Mbithe Mulinge was injured Monday during Saba Saba demonstrations in Nairobi, in what she described as a confrontation with a “Gen Z goon” who attempted to snatch her phone amid the protests. In a video shared on her social media accounts, the outspoken MCA revealed a bruised lip and stated, “I was injured trying to resist a Gen Z goon who tried to snatch my phone. Not all in the protest were genuine.” Mbithe, a staunch Wiper supporter and rising political figure in Kitui County, has been a familiar face at…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has lauded the police for what he termed as a “disciplined and strategic response” to Monday’s Saba Saba protests, saying incidents of looting, destruction of property, and violence were significantly lower compared to the June 25 demonstrations. In a statement released Monday evening after touring parts of Nairobi City, Murkomen acknowledged the right of Kenyans to commemorate Saba Saba Day peacefully, calling it a key milestone in the country’s democratic journey. However, he lamented the infiltration of recent demonstrations by what he described as “criminal elements bent on causing chaos and destruction.” “Saba Saba commemorates…
Kenya’s 35th Saba Saba anniversary took a grim turn on Monday, July 7, 2025, as what began as peaceful commemorations quickly spiraled into one of the bloodiest protest days in recent memory. Marking the historic day that ignited Kenya’s push for multi-party democracy in 1990, citizens across at least 17 counties took to the streets to demand justice, economic relief, and an end to state repression. By nightfall, bodies lay in the streets, supermarkets smoldered, and families wept. According to a statement issued by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), as of 6:30pm, they had documented 10 deaths,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for national calm and urged Kenyans to reject incitement and violence, amid ongoing Saba Saba protests that have gripped parts of the country. Speaking during a development tour in Lamu West Constituency, Kindiki warned that no country can achieve meaningful progress in an environment of unrest. His remarks come as tension flared in cities like Nairobi, Kisumu, and Nakuru, with sporadic clashes between protesters and security officers reported. “Our country cannot be built through chaos, incitement and lawlessness,” the Deputy President stated. “Challenges affecting our citizens can only be resolved through consultations, discussions, and…