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How Mackenzie’s Shakahola victims suffered under ruthless militia-like gang
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2024

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

Hundreds of cult victims to be buried in Shakahola Forest amid identification challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 11, 2024

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

State waives all mortuary fees for Shakahola victims
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said they will also offer transport for the deceased back to their ancestral homes

State begins release of first Shakahola massacre bodies to families
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 26, 2024

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 coll...

Families of Shakahola victims appeal for state’s help to bury their kin
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2024

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

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others denied bond in child cruelty case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 14, 2024

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

Shakahola murders: DPP wants Paul Mackenzie appeal dismissed
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 07, 2024

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-acc...

Shakahola massacre: Bond hearing for Paul Mackenzie, co-accused pushed over health concerns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2024

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
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 15, 2024

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

Shakahola massacre: Mackenzie, 29 others charged with murder of 191 children
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2024

The court also ruled that Mackenzie's wife, Rhoda Mumbwa Maweu is no longer a suspect in the murder case.

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie charged with child torture, cruelty
Agency  |  Jan 25, 2024

The self-proclaimed pastor, who has already been charged with terrorism and manslaughter, is alleged to have incited his acolytes to starve to death t...

Shakahola massacre: DPP says 95 suspects have case to answer
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2024

The accused will face accusations including murder, manslaughter, assault and engaging in an organised criminal activity, radicalisation.

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