A televangelist in Kenya who was notorious for claiming to cure infertility in women died in a car crash on Tuesday, local authorities said. Gilbert Deya was killed in “a horrific road accident which involved several vehicles,” James Orengo, the…[Continue Reading...]
Testimonials from witnesses state Paul Nthege Mackenzie, the main suspect in the Shakahola massacre, used scriptures and conspiracy theories to radicalize his followers. Consultant Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Oscar Githua, testified before Shanzu Principal Magistrate Leah Juma on Wednesday, giving details…[Continue Reading...]
The prime suspect in the Shakahola massacre, Paul Nthege Mackenzie, weaponised scripture and conspiracy theories to radicalise his followers, the court heard on Wednesday. This, the court was told, paved way for promoting a dangerous doomsday ideology that led to…[Continue Reading...]
The prime suspect in the Shakahola massacre, Paul Nthege Mackenzie, used scripture and conspiracy theories to radicalise his followers and advance a doomsday ideology that resulted in the deaths of more than 400 people, a court has heard. Testifying before…[Continue Reading...]
Four members of Rongo sub-county-based controversial church, Melkio St. Joseph Mission of Messiah in Africa, who have been in remand for more than a month as police investigate the church over alleged radicalisation among other issues, have been set free…[Continue Reading...]
Opapo, Kenya – Perched in the grass alongside the Rongo-Homa Bay Road in Kenya’s Migori County, a rusted sign announces the Melkio St Joseph Missions of Messiah Church in Africa. Beyond it, a sandy path meets big blue and purple…[Continue Reading...]
A Tononoka Children’s Court has upheld a psychologist’s report as part of the prosecution’s evidence against Shakahola massacre prime suspect Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, marking a major win for the prosecution. Mackenzie, through his legal team, had moved to have the…[Continue Reading...]
Concerns over religious extremism and cult-like practices are increasing in Rwanda, and the region. For instance, in 2024, Rwandan authorities shut down over 100 church caves for failing to meet legal requirements, following reports of worshipers living in isolation under…[Continue Reading...]
A senior children’s officer painted a harrowing picture in court this week of the abuse children suffered inside Shakahola Forest under the control of pastor Paul Nthege Mackenzie and his acolytes. Principal Children’s Officer Sebastian Muli Muteti took the stand…[Continue Reading...]
A senior children’s officer painted a harrowing picture in court this week of the abuse children suffered inside Shakahola Forest under the control of pastor Paul Nthege Mackenzie and his acolytes. Principal Children’s Officer Sebastian Muli Muteti took the stand…[Continue Reading...]
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