Shakahola murder case adjourned over fresh evidence
The High Court in Mombasa has adjourned the murder trial of controversial preacher Paul Nthenge McKenzie and 28 co-accused after the prosecution informed the court of the discovery of fresh evidence. More than 400 died in one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the country. Nt..
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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.
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Homicide detectives have discovered new shallow graves containing human remains in Kwa Binzaro village, near Shakahola Forest, where over 400 individuals died in a doomsday cult tragedy. The discovery was made on August 11 following a public tip-off. In a related development, the DCI in Kilifi uncovered seven shallow graves containing human bones and skulls in the same village. Meanwhile, the High Court in Mombasa has adjourned the murder trial of preacher Paul Nthenge McKenzie and 28 co-accused. The prosecution announced the discovery of fresh evidence which could introduce more suspects and witnesses to the case.
