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

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzi in handcuffs (left) walking alongside another accused person. [Kelvin Karani, standard]

Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzi did not buy the land in the Shakahola Forest as earlier alleged, a 75-year-old witness, Charo Katana, has told a Mombasa High Court.

According to Katana, Mackenzi paid Sh100,000 goodwill, popularly known as 'Kanjama' in the Mijikenda community, to occupy the land.