Makenzi to remain in custody for 30 days as wife freed

Controversial cult leader Paul Makenzi arrives at Shanzu Law Court under tight security on June 2, 2023. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and his followers will remain in custody for another 30 days pending investigations into the deaths of more than 300 people in Shakahola forest, Kilifi county.

Shanzu Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Yusuf Shikanda today granted the controversial pastor's wife Roda Maweu a Sh100,000 personal bond with an alternative bond of Sh300,000 and a surety of a similar amount.