Court directs prosecution to reduce murder charges in Paul Mackenzie case from 191 to 12
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-17 12:36:38

Court directs prosecution to reduce murder charges in Paul Mackenzie case from 191 to 12

The court is set to hear an application from the prosecution to prevent Mackenzie and his co-accused from being granted bond.

Governor Mung'aro issues five-day ultimatum for Shakahola victims bodies to be moved
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-04 20:30:50

Governor Mung'aro issues five-day ultimatum for Shakahola victims bodies to be moved

The governor noted that preserving the bodies was a burden to the already overwhelmed county of Kilifi and a nuisance to the visitors of the hospital.

Children's court sets hearing for Pastor Mackenzie in Shakahola massacre case on June 4
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-05-03 11:51:00

Children's court sets hearing for Pastor Mackenzie in Shakahola massacre case on June 4

The evidence provided by the prosecution includes among others witness statements, video and audio exhibits, and forensic and expert reports.

Shakahola chief suspect Paul Mackenzie granted permission to meet wife, children
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-25 17:51:32

Shakahola chief suspect Paul Mackenzie granted permission to meet wife, children

Mackenzie had requested the court to direct Shimo La Tewa Prisons to arrange a meeting with his wife to discuss family matters, including their children.

Shakahola child torture: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others to be served with witness statements
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-23 18:45:25

Shakahola child torture: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others to be served with witness statements

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

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie denied bond in manslaughter case
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-15 21:36:32

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie denied bond in manslaughter case

The suspected cult leader and 94 of his co-accused will remain in custody until their case is concluded.

Shakahola tragedy: Family buries four members, seeks closure
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-05 10:00:21

Shakahola tragedy: Family buries four members, seeks closure

Out of the eight family members caught in the Shakahola tragedy, only one grandson, Ephraim, was rescued last year.

Paul Mackenzie ordered to record statement with police on kidnapping allegations
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-04 13:53:04

Paul Mackenzie ordered to record statement with police on kidnapping allegations

In her ruling, the magistrate stated that she was satisfied with the explanations given by both the commissioner and investigations officer.

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie's lawyer skips court in terror case
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-27 14:29:23

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie's lawyer skips court in terror case

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

Concerns raised over identification process of Shakahola massacre victims
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-26 14:18:32

Concerns raised over identification process of Shakahola massacre victims

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights's Chairperson Roseline Adede complained that the process was painfully slow adding that by 1 pm only one family had identified four of its kin.

State begins release of first Shakahola massacre bodies to families
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-26 12:40:04

State begins release of first Shakahola massacre bodies to families

When The Eastleigh Voice arrived at the Malindi Sub County Hospital on Tuesday morning for the exercise, only a few families had shown up for the collection process.

Families of Shakahola victims appeal for state’s help to bury their kin
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-25 08:36:18

Families of Shakahola victims appeal for state’s help to bury their kin

Mwibo lost his mother, sister and niece who were devoted followers of Paul Mackenzie’s church, Good News International.

Human rights body demands justice for Shakahola victims
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-22 13:10:48

Human rights body demands justice for Shakahola victims

The commission has asked the government to establish a multi-agency/multi-stakeholder de-radicalisation and rehabilitation plan to facilitate the reintegration of the survivors into their homes, families, and communities.

Shakahola massacre: Families to receive victims' bodies next Tuesday
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-20 14:57:25

Shakahola massacre: Families to receive victims' bodies next Tuesday

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: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others denied bond in child cruelty case
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-14 16:32:05

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others denied bond in child cruelty case

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

Shakahola massacre: Trial delayed as Paul Mackenzie skips court
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-13 17:12:32

Shakahola massacre: Trial delayed as Paul Mackenzie skips court

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

Shakahola murders: DPP wants Paul Mackenzie appeal dismissed
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-07 13:12:03

Shakahola murders: DPP wants Paul Mackenzie appeal dismissed

The prosecution argued that there is no provision of law compelling the DPP to reduce the number of murder charges against Mackenzie and his 29 co-accused persons.

Shakahola massacre: Bond hearing for Paul Mackenzie, co-accused pushed over health concerns
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-20 14:24:38

Shakahola massacre: Bond hearing for Paul Mackenzie, co-accused pushed over health concerns

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

Exhumation of bodies at Shakahola forest to resume in March
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-15 14:01:57

Exhumation of bodies at Shakahola forest to resume in March

So far the state has conducted autopsies on 429 bodies and is waiting for the DNA results.

Shakahola Case: Court schedules February 20 for bail hearing
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-13 20:10:16

Shakahola Case: Court schedules February 20 for bail hearing

Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku set a new hearing date for February 20, 2024, allowing the defence time to submit their response.