NCCK calls for action against security bosses over Shakahola cult deaths
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has termed the Shakahola cult deaths as a criminal action wholly facilitated by the failure of the country’s criminal justice system to deliver its mandate. Condemning the loss of hundreds of lives by the activities of Good News Church cleric Paul Mackenzie, who is said to have misled his […]
Kindiki returns to Shakahola as search for more bodies intensify
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has flown back to Shakahola village in Kilifi, even as the search operation for more bodies intensifies. Kindiki, who has visited the place for the second time this week, indicated that the government has set up public information, tracing, and support centre. “The Government has upscaled the search and rescue […]
‘Mackenzie buried his 2 wives under church altar’ – MP Harrison Kombe claims
Magarini MP Harrison Kombe now claims that controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie was forced to close his church after burying his two wives under the altar. In an interview with Citizen TV, Kombe says that the act irked church members and the general public, forcing him to close the church. “Pastor Mackenzie started his ministry in […]
Shakahola: 300 still missing as number of exhumed bodies hit 98
The number of exhumed bodies in Shakahola has hit 98, following the exhumation of bodies of eight children. A majority of those confirmed dead include children, even as the police intensify investigations into Paul Mackenzie’s cult-like religion, which encouraged its followers to starve to death “to meet Jesus”. According to reports, at least 300 reported […]
Sifuna demands answers from police over Shakahola cult
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has demanded answers from the police over the existence of the Shakahola cult, which has led to close to 100 deaths confirmed so far. Speaking on Thursday, April 27, 2023, Sifuna said that the police could have failed in their duty to protect Kenyans by allowing controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie to […]
Azimio calls for regulation of churches, mosques
Azimio a Umoja-One Kenya coalition party leadership in Parliament has called for the regulation of churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues in Kenya. Speaking on Monday, April 24, National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi said rogue characters are misleading Kenyans in the name of religion. “We must come up with ways to stop deranged and criminal […]
Mackenzie belongs to prison – President Ruto
President William Ruto has called for the imprisonment of the head of the Good News International Church Pastor Mackenzie Nthenge, who is accused of influencing his followers to starve to death. Speaking on Monday, April 23, 2023, during the Prison Officers Cadet pass-out parade in Ruiru, Kiambu, Ruto likened Mackenzie to a terrorist. “People like […]