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How my brother led his family of seven to Shakahola - state witness
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2024

Shanzu Senior Principal Magistrate Leah Juma was forced to adjourn the proceedings after the witness, a senior consultant surgeon, broke down in tears...

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie's radicalisation case begins in Shanzu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 08, 2024

Mackenzie, along with 94 others, faces 13 counts of terrorism-related offences. The court has set marathon hearing dates from July 8-11 and July 22-25...

Shakahola massacre: 422 witnesses lined up in Paul Mackenzie manslaughter case
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2024

The prosecution confirmed supplying evidence to the defence lawyers, expressing confidence in proving the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie's lawyer skips court in terror case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

Lawyer Wycliffe Makasembo was required in court on Wednesday following Mackenzie's March 13, 2024 refusal to attend proceedings in his trial. 

Shakahola massacre: Families to receive victims' bodies next Tuesday
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 20, 2024

Out of the 429 victims whose remains investigators have found so far in mass graves in the Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County, 34 have been identified.

Shakahola massacre: Trial delayed as Paul Mackenzie skips court
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 13, 2024

Alleged cult leader Paul Mackenzie refused to attend proceedings in his trial over terrorism-related charges.

Shakahola massacre: Bond hearing for Paul Mackenzie, co-accused pushed over health concerns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2024

The alleged cult leader and 94 other suspects appeared weak and emaciated after reportedly going on a hunger strike.

Shakahola massacre: Mackenzie, 29 others charged with murder of 191 children
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2024

The court also ruled that Mackenzie's wife, Rhoda Mumbwa Maweu is no longer a suspect in the murder case.

State declares Paul Mackenzie's church an organised criminal group
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 31, 2024

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly incited his followers to starve to death to "meet Jesus", in a case that provoked horror across the world, with t...

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