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January 14, 2026
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Shakahola massacre trial: Suspect offers to confess, turn State witness against Mackenzie

Shakahola massacre trial: Suspect offers to confess, turn State witness against Mackenzie

Justice Diana Kavedza ordered the separation of the accused, identified as Enos Amanya Ngala alias Hallelujah, from the rest of the defendants after he indicated readin.....

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In a significant development in the Shakahola massacre trial, suspect Enos Amanya Ngala, also known as Hallelujah, has offered to confess and become a State witness against alleged cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 29 other co-accused persons. This move has been welcomed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) as a major step towards resolving the crimes.

  • Ngala, the seventh accused, faces 191 counts of murdering children.
  • The Mombasa High Court, under Justice Diana Kavedza, ordered Ngala's separation from other defendants for plea negotiations.
  • Ngala's wife, Anne Anyoso, and brother, David Amanya, will continue to stand trial, while 6 additional witnesses are due to testify.

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