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Witnesses on Kwa Binzaro starvation case tell harrowing tales following Makenzis persuasion

Followers of Paul Makenzi recounted harrowing experiences of prolonged starvation, confinement and psychological manipulation at the Kwa Binzaro settlement in Kilifi County.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Kwa Binzaro victims buried naked, without coffins; court told

Although the burials bore some similarities to those of the local community, they differed significantly from the community’s customs.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brother

It was alleged that the accused claimed that the businessman was a drug dealer and further claimed that their late mother was a slut.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

DCI accused of shielding cartel that defrauded trader Sh10m

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is facing criticism for delays in arresting eight suspects accused of defrauding a Mombasa businessman of Sh10.5 million.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

Tessie Mudavadi calls for concerted efforts to Improve street children's welfare

Tessie Mudavadi has called for collaboration between the government, civil society and the private sector to support vulnerable children across the country.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

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Witnesses on Kwa Binzaro starvation case tell harrowing tales following Makenzis persuasion

Followers of Paul Makenzi recounted harrowing experiences of prolonged starvation, confinement and psychological manipulation at the Kwa Binzaro settlement in Kilifi County.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Kwa Binzaro victims buried naked, without coffins; court told

Although the burials bore some similarities to those of the local community, they differed significantly from the community’s customs.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brother

It was alleged that the accused claimed that the businessman was a drug dealer and further claimed that their late mother was a slut.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

DCI accused of shielding cartel that defrauded trader Sh10m

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is facing criticism for delays in arresting eight suspects accused of defrauding a Mombasa businessman of Sh10.5 million.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

Tessie Mudavadi calls for concerted efforts to Improve street children's welfare

Tessie Mudavadi has called for collaboration between the government, civil society and the private sector to support vulnerable children across the country.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

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Witnesses on Kwa Binzaro starvation case tell harrowing tales following Makenzis persuasion

Followers of Paul Makenzi recounted harrowing experiences of prolonged starvation, confinement and psychological manipulation at the Kwa Binzaro settlement in Kilifi County.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Kwa Binzaro victims buried naked, without coffins; court told

Although the burials bore some similarities to those of the local community, they differed significantly from the community’s customs.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brother

It was alleged that the accused claimed that the businessman was a drug dealer and further claimed that their late mother was a slut.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

DCI accused of shielding cartel that defrauded trader Sh10m

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is facing criticism for delays in arresting eight suspects accused of defrauding a Mombasa businessman of Sh10.5 million.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

Tessie Mudavadi calls for concerted efforts to Improve street children's welfare

Tessie Mudavadi has called for collaboration between the government, civil society and the private sector to support vulnerable children across the country.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

Kwa Binzaro victims buried naked, without coffins; court told

Although the burials bore some similarities to those of the local community, they differed significantly from the community's customs.

By Kelvin Karani 1 month ago

Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brother

It was alleged that the accused claimed that the businessman was a drug dealer and further claimed that their late mother was a slut.

By Kelvin Karani 2 months ago

Tessie Mudavadi calls for concerted efforts to Improve street children's welfare

Tessie Mudavadi has called for collaboration between the government, civil society and the private sector to support vulnerable children across the country.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

DCI accused of shielding cartel that defrauded trader Sh10m

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is facing criticism for delays in arresting eight suspects accused of defrauding a Mombasa businessman of Sh10.5 million.

By Kelvin Karani 3 months ago

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"We tied their hands, legs and let them die": Witness narrates how he killed 43 faithful in Shakahola

Self-confessed Shakahola massacre perpetrator Enos Amanya on Thursday revealed in a Mombasa court that more than 900 people died in the tragedy.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Baricho solarisation project promises cheaper water for the Coast

Coast residents may soon benefit from a cheaper and reliable water supply as the Baricho solarisation project in Kilifi County nears completion.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

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Kwa Binzaro massacre: Makenzi, seven others face crimes against humanity

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi and seven others have been charged with crimes against humanity in connection to Malindi's Kwa Binzaro massacre.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

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Deadly fast: How Shakahola victims signed suicide agreement with Makenzi

A court has heard that controversial preacher Paul Makenzi and 192 followers made a suicide pact to fast to death in the Shakahola massacre.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Pastor Mackenzi did not buy the Shakahola land, witness tells the court

A 75-year-old witness told the Mombasa High Court that controversial pastor Paul Mackenzi did not purchase the Shakahola Forest land.

By Kelvin Karani 7 months ago

Six Iranians plead guilty to trafficking meth worth Sh8.2b

Six Iranian nationals have pleaded guilty to trafficking methamphetamine valued at Sh 8.2 billion, bringing to a dramatic close a high-profile maritime narcotics case.

By Kelvin Karani 7 months ago

DPP exposes how preacher Makenzi used church to radicalise followers

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly used the Good News International Church to radicalise followers through distorted biblical preaching, a Shanzu court was told.

By Kelvin Karani 7 months ago

Seven KDF officers arrested over Sh192m narcotics detained for 15 days

The court has authorised, or reauthorised, the DCI to subject all seized electronics to cyber-forensic analysis.

By Kelvin Karani 8 months ago

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I disagreed with Makenzi due to his doctrines, co preacher tells court

Mwaura was testifying in a matter where Makenzi and 29 others are charged with 191 counts of murder.

By Kelvin Karani 8 months ago

Lobby groups accuse Havi of malicious attacks on Judiciary

CTL Director Julius Ogogh says most allegations against the holders of constitutional bodies remain unproven or withdrawn, damaging the reputation of the offices they occupy.

By Kelvin Karani 8 months ago

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God told me all my children are still alive, man refuses Shakahola DNA tests

Antony says that although DCI told him that his DNA had matched that of his child, a victim of the Shakahola deaths, God had informed him that all his children are still alive.

By Kelvin Karani 8 months ago

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Mombasa court stunned as 'buried' Shakahola victim appears alive

Karema confirmed that he was also called Sharifu and told the court that he and other six siblings and their mother were all alive.

By Kelvin Karani 9 months ago

Coast Interfaith CEO faults Makenzi teachings as misleading

Anyenda said that misinterpretation of the Bible can lead to dangerous consequences, including the rise of religious cults and unbiblical practices.

By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago

Makenzi allegedly ate in secret while his followers starved in custody

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly ate in secret while in custody as he encouraged his followers to starve in the name of fasting.

By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago

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Wife planned murder of her Dutch tycoon husband, court told

Rouwenhorst immigrated to Kenya six years ago and had two children with Riziki Cherono.

By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago

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How slain IEBC manager son's phone led to arrest of her killers

Two people charged with the murder of Kilifi County IEBC manager Aisha Akinyi Abubakar were traced through a mobile phone they stole during the attack.

By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago

Makenzi preached that Obama was the prophesied antichrist, court told

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly told his followers that former US President Barack Obama was the prophesied antichrist.

By Kelvin Karani 10 months ago

Police forcing victim of defilement to settle out of court, court told

The victim's advocate, Duncan Osoro, told Shanzu Law Court that he had phone numbers of the police officers and other people threatening the victim's elder sister to withdraw the case.

By Kelvin Karani 11 months ago

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How Makenzi's followers starved children, cut ties with kin

Five witnesses narrated how Makenzi ordered his followers to withdraw their children from school, over claims that education was against God's teachings.

By Kelvin Karani 11 months ago

Why family of late Dutch tycoon wants bond for murder suspect Cherono cancelled

The family claims that Cherono has breached the bond terms, which barred her from living in Mombasa.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago

Judge furious after DPP says not ready to prosecute Shakahola suspects

Justice Diana Mochache said it was an embarrassment for the prosecution to claim it was not ready to try the case against Makenzi and 29 others linked to the Shakahola massacre.

By Kelvin Karani 1 year ago