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Guard against religious cults out to exploit the vulnerable Kenyans

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Controversial televangelist Paul Makenzi at a Malindi court in March 2023. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard]

Ten serious criminal charges were preferred against Paul Makenzi and 95 other suspects this week.

Coming within the same month that BBC Africa Eye released their riveting "Disciples: Cult of T B Joshua" we need to ask, are governments doing enough to protect us from religious extremism and cults?

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