Pathologists Begin Post-Mortem as Shakahola Death Toll Reaches 98 On the seventh day of the investigation into the disturbing cult in Shakahola, Kilifi County, whose members died from starvation, government pathologists were scheduled to begin post-mortem examinations on Thursday. The investigation has reached its seventh day. As of Wednesday evening, 98 people’s deaths had been officially confirmed as a result of the incident in which it is alleged that Pastor Paul Mackenzie Nthenge of the Good News International Church instructed members to starve themselves to “meet Jesus.” ALSO READ: Renowned Pastor Ezekiel with Morgue and Cemetery in Custody: Passports Seized,…
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Duale Scolds Uhuru for Criticizing Police at Jubilee HQ Wednesday, April 26th, Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for personally visiting the Jubilee Party Headquarters. The Cabinet Secretary stated that his former boss’s attempt to prevent the Jubilee Party from joining Kenya Kwanza was unbecoming of a former president. He revealed further that Uhuru’s actions prevented police officers from dispersing unruly crowds at the headquarters, as was their duty. “It is unfortunate to see a former president, after serving two full terms, diminish his stature by fighting for a party that presided over misrule, wanton looting…
Renowned Pastor Ezekiel with Morgue and Cemetery in Custody: Passports Seized, Bank Accounts Frozen The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is investigating Ezekiel Odero of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church for the alleged indoctrination of members. This follows the deaths and recovery of bodies associated with the Good News International Church cult in Shakahola, Kilifi County, led by pastor Paul Mackenzie. On Tuesday, April 25th, DCI agents investigating the mysterious deaths associated with the Mackenzie’s Shakahola cult questioned Pastor Ezekiel about his doctrine and church operations. Pastor Odero recorded a statement regarding his alleged ties to pastor Mackenzie…
Four Children Missing from Pastor’s Church, Kakamega Man in Agony Relatives at John Muholo’s home in Eshihaka village in Musanda location, Mumias West, are dreading the worst as the search for the children, who range in age from two to twelve, continues. It has come to light that the four children disappeared one month ago after accompanying their mother on a fatal excursion to Shakahola in Malindi. Wife rescued During the ongoing operation at the Paul Mackenzie-owned Good News International Church farm in Malindi, police have since rescued their mother, Millicent Maurine Ajai. Ajai left her home in Kaloleni, Nairobi,…
Raila to Speak at Kibra Rally on Friday The Azimio la Umoja coalition has announced that they will hold a public baraza on Friday at the Kamukunji grounds as a grand welcome for their leader, Raila Odinga, who has returned from a short stay abroad. The baraza will be open to the public. According to a statement that was released on Wednesday by the leader of the minority group, Opiyo Wandayi, Odinga will be greeted at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), and then he will be led to the rally grounds, where he is anticipated to speak to his…
Shakahola Death Toll Rises to 95 with Discovery of 5 Children near Mackenzie’s Home As of this afternoon, the death toll for the Kilifi cult has risen to 95 after the bodies of five children were exhumed near the residence of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie. This occurred as the sixth day of the exhumation of bodies began today, as reports of how the alleged preacher convinced his followers to starve to death continue to shock the nation and the world. NTV reported that five more children had been discovered dead in Shakahola, where the exhumation has been ongoing since Friday.…
“Hatuna Vita na Mtu”: Kenyatta urges Jubilee Party members to leave peacefully The former president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has asked those who are willing to leave the Jubilee Party to do so peacefully.Uhuru stated that they are not interested in getting involved in any party wrangling because their primary objective is to safeguard their party. He praised the fearless defense of the party by the former MP for Ndaragwa, Jeremiah Kioni, and his colleagues, even as the waters around them became more turbulent. ALSO READ: Azimio Gives Notice to Police Over Nairobi Street Demonstration “Sisi hatuna vita na mtu,…
Azimio Gives Notice to Police Over Nairobi Street Demonstration The One Kenya Coalition Party, led by Raila Odinga, has announced that it will be resuming its weekly anti-government protests in Nairobi. To begin the process, the opposition group has notified the Officer in Charge of the Nairobi Central Police Station of their plans to hold peaceful demonstrations. The opposition has stated that they plan to hold a procession on Tuesday, May 2, and will be submitting a written petition to Harambee House during the procession. The Chairperson of Azimio’s Governing Council, Wycliffe Oparanya, delivered the notification to the police, which…
DCI Interrogates Pastor Ezekiel of New Life Church On Tuesday, April 25, police officers investigating the mysterious deaths associated with cult worship at the Coast questioned televangelist Pastor Ezekiel Odero about his doctrine and church operations. Tuesday, April 25th, according to credible sources at the Ministry of the Interior, Pastor Ezekiel recorded a statement with the Kilifi DCI. “Today, Pastor Ezekiel Odero of New Life Prayer Centre and Church stated to police regarding allegations of indoctrination of believers. According to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, he recorded his statement with the police. In addition, police visited the…
30-Day Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew Imposed on Chakama Ranch in Shakahola Cult Probe As the investigation into a cult whose members starved themselves to death intensifies, the government has imposed a 30-day curfew on Chakama Ranch in Kilifi County, where Shakahola Forest is located. Using a Wednesday Gazette Notice, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki designated the area as a troubled area and a crime scene. On April 26, he prohibited all public gatherings, processions, and movement, whether solo or in a group, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. “The area is a security operation zone, and public access is…