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Doomsday preacher Paul Makenzi at Shanzu Law Courts on August 4, 2023. [Robert Menza, Standard]
Recently, the government deregistered closed several churches for various reasons. In the recent past too, Kenya hit international headlines after hundreds of cult members died in Shakahola, Kilifi County.
Pastor Paul Makenzi had reportedly convinced his followers to fast in order to get to heaven, leading to the deaths of the people, including children.
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