Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir further directed the prosecution to serve the accused with all exhibits it will rely on in its case.

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

The case will, however, be expedited to prevent undue delays, Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir said.

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