The witness recounted that his father, once an alcoholic, became a devout follower of Mackenzie after discovering his sermons on Times TV in 2019.

The minor informed the court that her mother's efforts to have the case reported to the police were thwarted by Mackenzie.

The minor revealed that she was forced to fast for 38 days before authorities intervened.

The prosecution has lined up about 90 witnesses, including 13 protected ones, to testify in court. 

State witness recounted the harrowing experience of being manipulated into starving his daughter and wife to death.

The court heard that the gang carried out systematic exterminations under an intricate governance system.

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

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

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