Not even Shakahola should make us to reverse decision on death penalty

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi at a Malindi court in March 2023. Makenzi is accused of brainwashing his followers to fast to death. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard]

Many people, including leaders, members of the public and social media commentators, have been horrified by the deaths in Shakahola.

Several people have publicly advocated reintroducing the death penalty in Kenya to punish those responsible for the over 210 deaths.