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Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi with other accused persons before Justice Diana Mochache at the Mombasa High Court in Mombasa County on Monday 11th August 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
The High Court in Mombasa has criticised the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) for the delay of the murder trial of controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and his co-accused.
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.
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