Munyambo's death comes after that of Mary Charo Mbita, another accused, who died earlier while in custody at the Coast Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Out of the 453 bodies linked to Mackenzie’s teachings, only 34 have been positively identified and handed over to relatives for burial.

Since the inception of the first phase in April last year, a total of 446 bodies have been exhumed.

The homicide detectives, led by Director Martin Nyuguto, have spent the last few months mapping and identifying new mass graves.

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