Homicide detectives have discovered new shallow graves containing human remains in Kwa Binzaro village, just a few kilometres from Shakahola Forest, where over 400 individuals died in a doomsday cult tragedy. The discovery was made on August 11 following a public tip-off, raising alarms of further cult-related deaths in the area.

• Seven new graves were found, with four on a previously investigated five-acre plot, containing fresh bones.
• Kilifi County Criminal Investigation Officer Robert Kiinge stated victims appear to have been starved and suffocated, with bodies buried in polythene bags and covered with vegetables.
• Eleven suspects are currently charged with organized crime, radicalization, aiding terrorism, and murder, related to the initial Shakahola Forest deaths involving Pastor Paul Mackenzie’s Good News International Church.

The DCI in Kilifi has uncovered seven shallow graves containing human bones and skulls in Kwa Binzaro village, following an exhumation order related to suspected cult practices. This discovery comes amid ongoing investigations into mysterious deaths and religious radicalization in the region.

• Seven shallow graves with human remains were found, suspected to be linked to cult activities.
• Robert Kiinge, County DCI chief, indicated the remains are connected to cult-related practices.
• The area partly borders Shakahola forest, site of the 2023 Shakahola massacre, a previous starvation cult case linked to Pastor Paul Mackenzie.

The High Court in Mombasa has adjourned the murder trial of controversial preacher Paul Nthenge McKenzie and 28 co-accused after the prosecution announced the discovery of fresh evidence. This evidence could introduce more suspects and witnesses in the case related to the deaths of over 400 followers in the Shakahola tragedy.

• Over 400 people died in the Shakahola tragedy, allegedly due to starvation ordered by Nthenge.
• Prosecutors Alex Ndiema and Victor Simbi informed Lady Justice Diana Kavedza about new leads.
• The court adjourned the hearing to Wednesday, when the prosecution is expected to present four witnesses.