Paul Mackenzie Stories

Witness recounts how Paul Mackenzie’s teachings led her to quit career, reject medicine
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The adherent described how teachings attributed to Paul Mackenzie prompted her to abandon her career and shun modern medicine.

Shakahola witness tells court she hasn't used medicine for over 10 years as they are "satanic"
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The witness told the court on Wednesday that she relies entirely on prayer, believing that earthly remedies were created through “satanic minds” and c...

Government orders crackdown on counterfeit and poor-quality medicines in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

To address staffing gaps, Duale announced plans to hire 45 additional officers under the World Bank-supported Health Emergency Preparedness, Response...

Is it safe to keep your laptop plugged in all the time?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 26, 2025

Most modern laptops use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries equipped with sophisticated controllers that prevent overcharging.

Shakahola massacre survivors struggle with trauma and anxiety, court told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The assessors recommended spiritual counselling, noting that some survivors were distressed after being forced to eat despite preferring to fast.

CS Kagwe orders integrated pest management to save macadamia nuts
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

Speaking during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, including Macadamia Association of Kenya Chairperson Jane Maigua, Kagwe was told that...

Families recount tragic loss of children in Shakahola starvation case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Sephania Otieno Ogunda recounted the heartache of losing his daughter, Bella Faith Otieno, and her two children, Liza Agatha, 17, and Joy Ouma, 7.

South Sudan President ousts vice president in abrupt purge, deepening uncertainty in Juba
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 13, 2025

Bol - a businessman-turned-politician long regarded as one of Kiir's closest allies - had risen rapidly through the ranks this year.

African nations pledge to boost local manufacturing of medical products
XINHUA  |  Nov 12, 2025

John Munyu, chairperson of Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board, said unlocking Africa's potential in health product manufacturing and trade is a contin...

Kenya leads push for stronger regulation of medicines, vaccines in Africa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

Dr John Munyu urged African countries to collaborate more closely in medical products regulation and increase local manufacturing to reduce reliance o...

Pastor’s daughter reveals how Mackenzie led followers to death in Shakahola Forest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Mackenzie preached that hospitals and schools were worldly distractions and repeatedly instructed followers to “abandon worldly distractions and prepa...

Your washing machine is not self-cleaning: Here’s how to keep it fresh and odour free
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 11, 2025

The warm, damp environment inside the machine becomes a breeding ground for mould and bacteria, which then transfer to your laundry.

Kenya imposes seasonal halt on harvest, trade of macadamia nuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

According to a recent phenological survey covering Kenya’s main macadamia production zones, a large part of the crop is still maturing.

Kenya moves to fast-track medicine registration, boost local pharma production
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The collaboration aims to harmonise pharmaceutical regulations, boost local manufacturing, and ensure patients receive essential medicines more quickl...

Pastor Mackenzie promised children wealth, helicopter if they followed his teachings - witness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The prosecution continues to build its case against Pastor Mackenzie and 92 co-accused over the deaths of 191 people in the Shakahola forest. The susp...

Apple developing first low-cost MacBook, launch expected in 2026
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

The tech giant is working on a low-cost Mac laptop aimed at competing directly with Chromebooks and budget Windows PCs.

From Dar to Lilongwe: How Tanzania’s post-election chaos threatens regional economies
DW News  |  Nov 04, 2025

The aftermath of Tanzania’s disputed polls has spilled across its borders, crippling transport corridors and leaving landlocked nations counting heavy...

South Sudan President Kiir dismisses finance minister, top security officials in major shake-up
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

President Kiir has replaced ministers, security chiefs, and presidential advisors in a major government shake-up ahead of postponed elections.

AU appoints Djibouti envoy Mohamed Idriss to lead mediation in Madagascar coup crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 04, 2025

The appointment signals the AU’s bid to restore stability in Madagascar amid global interest from Paris, Beijing, and Moscow.

Done! Dennis Ombachi turns balcony into Kenya’s culinary embassy
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 01, 2025

With more than 2.3 million TikTok followers and 1.4 million on Instagram, he's become Kenya's unlikely ambassador of gastrodiplomacy - using food as a...

Court told Mackenzie secretly ate in custody as followers starved for eight days
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Fifteen of the suspects reportedly refused to eat for eight consecutive days, insisting that they were fasting for divine intervention in their legal...

Ex-GSU officer’s death confirmed two years after Shakahola cult horror that destroyed entire family
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Isaac Ngala’s death is confirmed nearly two years after the Shakahola cult starvation tragedy claimed his wife, children, and relatives, as authoritie...

Paul Mackenzie twisted Bible teachings to mislead followers, court told
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

Dr Stephen Gathogo Anyenda said he analysed several of Mackenzie’s sermons posted online and found them to be misleading, radical and contrary to Chri...

Africa imports over 70 per cent of its medicines — Local production of ingredients could change that
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The governments of Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria are investing in public-private partnerships to support this shift.

Four-country study finds worrying issues with cancer drug quality in Africa
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The combination of high demand and low capacity for regulatory oversight in a market renders it vulnerable to substandard and falsified medical produc...

Two-thirds of South Sudan’s children trapped in exploitative labour, new report reveals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

The study noted that seven in ten parents knew of the laws designed to protect children, yet two-thirds of children said they did not know where to se...

Kenya appoints Severine Luyali as new Chief of Protocol
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Among her chief responsibilities is ensuring that no moment of embarrassment befalls the President or the First Lady — whether it's a misplaced flag,...

Seven easy iced drinks you can make at home — Perfect for Kenya’s hot season
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 23, 2025

Iced drinks have become especially popular among young people and homemakers seeking affordable, café-style treats without the high prices often found...

Meta pulls the plug on Messenger desktop Apps for Windows and macOS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

In a statement shared with several tech outlets, Meta said the move is aimed at streamlining its messaging platforms and focusing resources on mobile...

Widow of Zimbabwe’s Tsvangirai attends Raila’s burial in Bondo, honouring decades of iconic friendship, opposition alliance
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 20, 2025

Elizabeth Macheka Tsvangirai joined mourners at Opoda Farm, where she spoke fondly of the enduring friendship between the two opposition icons who sha...

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