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 Police FC have officially stormed into the annals of Kenyan football history, lifting their maiden Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title after a nerve-wracking 1-0 victory over Shabana FC at a fully-packed Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Knowing they only needed a draw to seal the title, the lawmen chose defiance over caution. In a match brimming with tension and tactical warfare, they secured not just the point—but the glory. The breakthrough came in the 77th minute, when defender Brian Okoth rose like a giant from the backline and thumped home a thunderous header from a well-delivered corner—just two…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has come out strongly to dismiss claims that he is in talks to join President William Ruto’s government, branding the reports as “diversionary” and “dishonest.” The remarks come barely a day after Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly expressed openness to engaging the former Vice President in what he described as “constructive cooperation” for the country’s future. Additionally, a widely circulated article in The Standard newspaper suggested that Kalonzo could be softening his stance against the Kenya Kwanza administration—a move that political analysts warned could cause a significant rupture in the opposition coalition ahead of the…
A shocking investigative report by Citizen TV has unveiled disturbing details surrounding the death of blogger and political commentator Albert Ojwang, contradicting earlier theories about his demise. According to the exposé aired on Sunday night, Ojwang was not killed elsewhere and dumped at the Central Police Station as initially speculated. Instead, the report reveals that he was tortured to death inside the police cells by three fellow detainees—identified as Gin Abwao, Collins Ireri, and Brian Mwaniki. The trio is alleged to have acted at the behest of police officers, who reportedly used them to rough up the 35-year-old Ojwang while…
A 26-year-old woman is set to appear in court on Monday after she was caught at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) attempting to smuggle over 600 grams of cocaine concealed inside her body. The suspect, Wendy Mbeke Muli, was arrested on June 13, 2025, after anti-narcotics detectives noticed her visibly anxious demeanor during a routine screening just before she boarded an outbound flight. Her unease triggered suspicion among the officers, who subjected her to further checks. Upon closer inspection, it was confirmed that she had ingested foreign substances, prompting her immediate placement under medical observation. Later that day, Mbeke requested…
When Father Simon Irungu Njaramba was ordained into the Sacred Priesthood on June 7, 2025, it was meant to be a solemn and spiritual milestone — the culmination of years of devotion, prayer, and preparation. Presided over by Archbishop Anthony Muheria, the ordination ceremony brought together a group of faithful men ready to serve God and the Church. But as soon as Father Simon’s photo hit the internet, the conversation quickly took an unexpected turn — from theology to thirst. Social media platforms lit up with comments, memes, and emojis as girls — and quite a few boys — went…
A full week of empowered engagements in the Ukambani region has signaled a new political charm offensive by the Kenya Kwanza government targeting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a tour that stretched from Zombe in Kitui East, Migwani in Mwingi West, Mutomo in Kitui South, Ithookwe Showground in Kitui Central, Masii in Mwala, and culminated today in Wote, Makueni County, top government officials led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki maintained an unusually soft and reconciliatory tone toward the former Vice President. “There’s no enmity between Prof. Kindiki and Kalonzo Musyoka. In fact, I…
In what is fast unraveling into yet another dark stain on Kenya’s policing system, a man arrested over alleged stock theft has been found dead—allegedly by suicide—barely two hours after being locked up at Katito Police Station in Kisumu County. Sources close to the incident claim the man, whose identity is yet to be made public, was brought in by the area chief of Agoro West on Friday morning. By nightfall, he was found dangling lifeless from the cell door grill, with only a vest acting as the noose—a scenario that feels more scripted than spontaneous. Police constables Juliana Koka…
A somber mood engulfed C-House Mall in Kitui Town on Friday evening as teachers under the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) gathered for a candlelight vigil in honour of their late colleague, Mwalimu Albert Ojwang Omondi, who died earlier this week while in police custody. Led by KUPPET Kitui Branch Chairman Benjamin Mutia, the educators called for a thorough and impartial investigation into Ojwang’s death. They urged senior police leadership to step aside temporarily to allow the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to carry out its mandate without interference. “As a union, we are deeply disturbed by…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) is set to hold its most significant gathering yet, bringing together over 2,000 delegates from 33 county branches at The Woods Hotel in Kitui on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This National Delegates Convention (NDC) marks a defining moment in the party’s steady rise as a serious national contender built on grassroots strength, inclusive leadership, and people-driven policy. At the helm of this transformation is Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, a widely respected philanthropist, reformist, and bona fide Anzauni National Patron. Known for his bold leadership and unwavering principles, Dr. Muli has guided the NLP through both…
In a major development that casts a dark shadow over the integrity of police investigations, a CCTV technician has confessed to being paid by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Nairobi’s Central Police Station to interfere with surveillance footage tied to the death of high school teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody. The technician, who was arrested during a special operation in Saika on Friday, told officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) that OCS Samson Taalam summoned him to the station at 6:22 a.m. on June 8, 2025. According to his statement, he was taken directly to the…