A Kenyan court was expected to deliver a verdict on October 19 in a case involving self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and co-accused over deaths linked to the Shakahola Forest tragedy.
Kenyan public broadcaster KBC reported that Mackenzie and 35 co-accused faced charges connected to the deaths, including 191 murder counts. More than 429 bodies have been recovered from the forest, where investigators said followers were allegedly instructed to fast. The court’s findings will determine legal responsibility for the charges before it.
The case has prompted scrutiny of religious exploitation, oversight and protection of vulnerable people. Because a verdict was expected on the date of this report, this article does not assume the court’s final decision; readers should consult the latest court reporting for the outcome.
Source: KBC Digital.
