A major breakthrough in the Shakahola massacre trial has occurred as suspect Enos Amanya, also known as Hallelujah, pleaded guilty to 191 counts of murder. This confession, after 22 months of denial, marks a significant milestone in one of Kenya’s most complex criminal prosecutions.

• Amanya confessed to participating in the deaths and burials of over 191 victims, primarily children, between January 2021 and September 2023 in the Shakahola forest.
• He admitted to acting under the direction of self-styled preacher Paul Mackenzie, serving as a grave digger and providing security for the sect.
• The court heard that Amanya's own children were among the victims, with Ejahr Nyaleso and Senaida confirmed to have died, while one child, Izrael Veronica, survived.