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Makenzi told his followers Jesus would not return because they were 'unclean'

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi, his co-accused and their lawyer Lawrence Obonyo before Justice Diana Mochache at the High Court in Mombasa on December 10, 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

A police officer testified before the High Court in Mombasa that controversial preacher Paul Makenzi told his followers in Shakahola forest, Kilifi County, that they were unclean to meet Jesus.

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