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Blow to Paul Makenzi as two lawyers withdraw from case

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi with his co-accused before the Shanzu Law Court in Mombasa on Friday, June 2, 2023. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Two lawyers representing controversial preacher Paul Makenzi in the Shakahola cult case have recused themselves, citing alleged frustration by the State.

Lawyers George Kariuki, Elisha Komora, and Wycliffe Makasembo voiced their concerns to Principal Magistrate Yusuf Shikanda at the Shanzu law courts on Wednesday, June 14, claiming that the Director of Public Prosecution had denied them access to their client in police cells.

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