Shakahola tragedy: Second suspect dies in custody as investigation heats up
Another Shakahola suspect has died while undergoing treatment, a month after the passing of Mary Charo Mbita, who breathed her last at Shimo La Tewa Women’s Prison. In a statement issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Monday, September 9, 2024, it was confirmed that Edison Safari Munyambo, also known […]
Shakahola task force recommends 7 key policies to curb religious extremism
In response to the Shakahola tragedy that resulted in the deaths of numerous Kenyans due to religious extremism, President William Ruto has received the final report from the Presidential Task Force on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations in Kenya. The task force, established through Gazette Notices on May 5 […]
Shanzu court to resume hearing of Shakahola massacre case
A Shanzu court is set to resume the hearing of the Shakahola massacre case on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions(ODPP), said Senior Principal Magistrate Leah Juma will hear the case in which prime suspect Paul Nthege Mackenzie and others were charged with terrorism-related counts. The ODPP boss Renson M. […]
Gov’t to build memorial at Chakama Ranch where Shakahola massacre happened
The government has announced plans to build a memorial at Chakama Ranch where the Shakahola massacre happened. In a statement, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the memorial will serve as a reminder of what happened in perpetuity. Kindiki issued the statement in Kilifi Town after holding the State of the County Security Appraisal Forum […]
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 […]
DPP reveals why DNA results for Shakahola victims are not yet out
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has explained why the mystery surrounding the Shakahola massacre is yet to be solved. In a statement, DPP Renson Ingonga noted that the case was complex and that the DNA results of the victims would be delayed because the process requires time and resources. He also […]
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 […]