Date set for hearing of case against Paul Mackenzie, 94 others
Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 others’ terrorism-related case hearing will commence on July 8, 2024, a Shanzu court has ruled. The case follows the Shakahola massacre, where over 429 people lost their lives. Shanzu Principal Magistrate Leah Juma has scheduled the hearing for July 8 to 11, 2024 and July 22 to 25, 2024. […]
Court orders Paul Mackenzie, 94 Shakahola suspects to be hospitalised after staging hunger strike
The court has ordered the controversial preacher and Shakahola massacre prime suspect Paul Mackenzie to be hospitalised alongside 94 others for staging a hunger strike. In a statement, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said medical practitioners would examine the suspects on their nutrition and health condition. The orders were issued on […]
Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie, his wife and 93 other suspects to be charged with murder
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered detectives to charge Shakahola suspected cult leader Paul Mackenzie, his wife Rhoda Mumbua, aides and Shakahola massacre survivors with murder among other charges. In a statement dated January 16, 2024, DPP Renson Ingonga noted that according to the prosecution-guided investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) […]
DPP files application to detain Mackenzie, 28 followers for 6 more months
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has filed a fresh application seeking court orders to detain controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and his co-suspects for six months (180 days). In a statement on Monday, September 18, 2023, the DPP said the detention would enable the police to conclude investigations into the Shakahola massacre. Assistant DPP Jami […]
DPP files application to detain Mackenzie, 28 followers for 6 more months
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has filed a fresh application seeking court orders to detain controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and his co-suspects for six months (180 days). In a statement on Monday, September 18, 2023, the DPP said the detention would enable the police to conclude investigations into the Shakahola massacre. Assistant DPP Jami […]
2 lawyers withdraw from Paul Mackenzie’s case
Two lead lawyers in the case of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie have withdrawn from the case. The lawyers, George Kariuki and Elisha Komora, have cited frustrations in accessing the preacher who is in detention alongside his co-accused. “With the challenges that the suspects are going through and the current circumstances, I feel my conscience is […]
65 Mackenzie followers charged for absconding meals after rescue from Shakahola
65 followers of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie have been charged with attempting to kill themselves by absconding meals while at Sajahanadi Rescue Centre in Mtwapa. The 65, charged before Shanzu courts, are among the followers of Mackenzie who were rescued from Shakahola Forest in Kilifi while attempting to fast to death. Prosecution through Jami Yamina […]