Stalled case of pastor in cult-like deaths exposes cracks in justice system

Malindi Pastor Paul Mackenzi and his late wife Joyce Mwikamba when they were charged with indiscrimination and incitement. [File, standard]

The death of six parishioners at Shakahola village in Malindi has exposed the criminal justice system that has in the past failed to tame 'pastor' Paul Nthenge Makenzi's incendiary sermons.

Police say the six starved to death after Makenzi instructed them to fast until they see "Jesus Christ". He is being held at the Malindi Police Station over the deaths.