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Report reveals how Makenzi's deceptive tactics lured followers

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Paul Makenzi at Shanzu Law Courts on August 4, 2023. Hundreds of his gullible followers died of starvation while defiant ones were killed. [Robert Menza, Standard]

A Senate report has accused controversial preacher Paul Makenzi of being the mastermind of the Shakahola massacre and recommended he be charged with the death of at least 429 people.

The report by the Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana-led ad hoc committee has revealed how Makenzi lured hundreds of gullible followers to their deaths, including killing those who defied his starvation orders.

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