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...]
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...]
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...]
A witness testifying against cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 92 others at the Shanzu court shared the painful story of how her seven children died in Shakahola forest. Mackenzie and his co-accused face multiple charges, including radicalisation, engaging in criminal…[Continue Reading...]
Video clips related to the Shakahola forest cult, linked to controversial pastor Paul Makenzie, were shown in court for the first time, revealing numerous malnourished followers unable to escape from police during a raid. The footage depicts women lying helplessly…[Continue Reading...]
A horrifying chapter in Kenya's history was uncovered when authorities raided the Good News International Ministries (GNIM), led by self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie. Mackenzie convinced over 400 people, including children, to starve themselves to death in preparation for what…[Continue Reading...]
MALINDI, Kenya (AP) — Shukran Karisa Mangi always showed up drunk at work, where he dug up the bodies of doomsday cult members buried in shallow graves. But the alcohol couldn’t numb his shock the morning he found the body…[Continue Reading...]
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