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Man blames Makenzi for the death of his family

Paul Makenzi with his lawyer Lawrence Obonyo at Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa on Monday July 8, 2024. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

A 61-year-old man testified that controversial preacher Paul Makenzi "crippled" his life after he lost most of his family members, including the primary breadwinner, in the tragic events at Shakahola in Kilifi County.

Titus Ngonyoa said his son Isaac, a General Service Unit (GSU) officer, his other son Harry, a university student in Mombasa, and his wife Esther Biria Masha all perished during the cult-like fasting in Shakahola Forest.

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