The court is set to hear an application from the prosecution to prevent Mackenzie and his co-accused from being granted bond.
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.
The evidence provided by the prosecution includes among others witness statements, video and audio exhibits, and forensic and expert reports.
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.
Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir further directed the prosecution to serve the accused with all exhibits it will rely on in its case.
The suspected cult leader and 94 of his co-accused will remain in custody until their case is concluded.
Out of the eight family members caught in the Shakahola tragedy, only one grandson, Ephraim, was rescued last year.
In her ruling, the magistrate stated that she was satisfied with the explanations given by both the commissioner and investigations officer.
Lawyer Wycliffe Makasembo was required in court on Wednesday following Mackenzie's March 13, 2024 refusal to attend proceedings in his trial.
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.
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.
Mwibo lost his mother, sister and niece who were devoted followers of Paul Mackenzie’s church, Good News International.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The alleged cult leader and 94 other suspects appeared weak and emaciated after reportedly going on a hunger strike.
So far the state has conducted autopsies on 429 bodies and is waiting for the DNA results.
Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku set a new hearing date for February 20, 2024, allowing the defence time to submit their response.