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Pastor arrested for directing congregants to 'fast and die before world ends soon'

Paul Makenzi, 47, is under investigation for murder after allegedly directing congregants to "fast and die" to avoid a looming disaster. [Marion Kithi, Standard]

Police in Kilifi County have arrested a 47-year-old pastor accused of directing his congregants to fast so that they can die before "the world ends soon".

Authorities say two children have already been confirmed dead in Shakahola Village, Magarini Constituency.

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