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.
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of renowned digital activist Ndiang’ui Kinyagia has finally been unraveled after he contacted his family, confirming he is alive, safe, and in hiding — citing fear for his life due to alleged pursuit by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In a statement issued by family lawyer Wahome Thuku, Kinyagia reportedly reached out to a close relative on Wednesday evening from an undisclosed location. He assured them he is in good health, but went underground after learning that he was being sought by DCI agents over unspecified allegations. “He made it clear that…
In a dramatic twist that could rattle traditional political alliances ahead of 2027, Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, the newly crowned leader of the National Liberal Party (NLP), has received a powerful endorsement from the Agikuyu Council of Elders, setting off speculation that a new cross-regional political axis may be in the making. During a high-stakes political gathering in Nairobi on Wednesday, the influential Agikuyu Council of Elders, led by National Chair Wachira Kiago, threw its weight behind Dr. Muli—giving him both a cultural blessing and a green light to hunt for votes in the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region, including laying…
A quiet legislative storm is brewing in Parliament as lawmakers push forward a proposal that could fundamentally alter the face of leadership within the National Police Service. The National Police Service (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Teso North MP Hon. Oku Kaunya, seeks to introduce a mandatory age cap of 60 years for individuals nominated or appointed to the offices of Inspector General (IG) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police. The proposed law, currently under review by the Administration and Internal Security Committee chaired by Hon. Dido Rasso (Saku), is being billed as a strategic move to inject agility,…
What was meant to be a landmark empowerment event for women and youth in Kitui County has turned into a political and moral scandal after two nominated MCAs from the Wiper Democratic Movement, Hon. Fastina Mwende Salu and Hon. Jacqueline Kalenga, were caught on camera sexualizing empowerment platforms and making disturbing remarks about rape and sex in front of hundreds of constituents. During the forum held on Monday, June 30th at Nguni Boys High School, Salu — who was nominated by Wiper party to represent the interests of women and girls in the Kitui County Assembly — shocked the crowd…
In a groundbreaking move set to reshape the narrative around animal welfare in Kenya, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has entered into a landmark partnership with Brooke East Africa to enhance ethical and professional media coverage of animal-related issues. Speaking during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), MCK CEO David Omwoyo hailed the agreement as a “vital milestone” in advancing advocacy for animal rights and ethical journalism. “Animal rights advocacy is a cornerstone of a compassionate society,” said Omwoyo. “We are committed to working with organizations that champion critical, yet often overlooked, issues like animal welfare. It…
Human rights groups have filed a petition at the High Court seeking the immediate removal of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, terming him “unfit to hold public office” over his recent controversial ‘shoot to kill’ directive issued to security forces amid growing anti-government protests. The petitioners, a coalition of civil rights lobby groups, argue that Murkomen’s remarks not only contravene the Constitution but also amount to a direct incitement to extrajudicial killings. The groups are demanding a public apology from the CS and the institution of disciplinary proceedings. “The right to life is non-negotiable, and no Cabinet Secretary has the…
An air of sorrow and indignation enveloped Ridgeways Baptist Church along Kiambu Road today, as family, friends, and supporters gathered for the requiem mass of 31-year-old teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang. His widow, Nevinina Onyango, delivered a poignant tribute, recalling his final words: “I love you; see you soon.” “Seeing him so soon in the mortuary really broke me,” she lamented, clutching their young son, who is yet to comprehend the gravity of their loss. Ojwang’s mother, Eucabeth, was overcome with grief, mourning her only son as a diligent provider. “My only dear son would send me money for…
Former powerful Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiang’i has sensationally opened up about Kenya’s most haunting cold cases, years after leaving office — and his revelations are rattling the system. In a no-holds-barred exclusive interview with Citizen TV, aired Tuesday night, a visibly passionate Matiang’i confronted the shadows of his legacy: the gruesome murders, the mass graves, and the unanswered questions that have stalked his tenure. Among the bombshells: Chris Msando, the IEBC ICT Manager brutally murdered just a week before the 2017 elections.Over 30 decomposing bodies dumped in River Yala, a grim discovery that shocked the nation in 2022.The mysterious…
In a major boost to Kenya’s dairy industry, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke today flagged off a 5,000-litre milk cooler to the Ndarugu Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society in Kiambu County, as part of the government’s wider efforts to transform the sector through the Dairy Value Chain Support Programme (DVCSP). The Kiambu handover is one of 230 planned under Phase II of the programme, which is designed to modernize milk handling, improve quality and hygiene, and connect smallholder farmers to broader, more profitable markets. “These coolers are more than just machines. They are enablers of rural enterprise, drivers of…
In a fresh twist to Kenya’s political realignments, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has initiated the process of rebranding his party from Wiper Democratic Movement to Wiper Patriotic Front. The move, made public through a Gazette Notice, invites written submissions from members of the public within seven days to the Registrar of Political Parties concerning the intended name change. This rebranding marks another chapter in the party’s evolution, which began nearly two decades ago as ODM–Kenya in 2005 before rebranding to Wiper Democratic Movement in 2011. Kalonzo’s decision comes amid heightened political activity as parties gear up for the 2027…