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KNCHR probes Shimo La Tewa prison for allegedly mistreating Makenzi

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Shakahola cult leader Paul Makenzi. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi was held in solitary confinement at Shimo La Tewa Prison, Mombasa, contradicting his right to freedom from torture and cruel human degrading treatment.

A report by the Kenya National Commission for Human Rights (KNCHR) filed at Shanzu Law Courts indicts prison officers for alleged ill-treatment of Makenzi and nine detainees linked to the Shakahola massacre.

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