Paul Mackenzie, the leader of a controversial Kenyan cult, is set to face charges in connection with the deaths of 52 more followers at a separate village, authorities have confirmed.
Mackenzie, a self-styled pastor, was first arrested in 2023 after the discovery of 429 bodies, including children, in mass graves at the remote Shakahola forest. He has remained in custody since his arrest.
According to investigators, Mackenzie is alleged to have lured the latest victims to their deaths by sending written instructions from his prison cell. The Pastor has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of manslaughter.
The case has drawn widespread attention in Kenya and across Africa, raising questions about the dangers of extremist cults and the challenges authorities face in preventing such tragedies.
Authorities say they are continuing to investigate the full scope of Mackenzie’s operations and the methods used to recruit and control his followers.
–ChannelAfrica–
