Mon. Dec 23rd, 2024

The leader of a Kenyan cult is expected back in court on Wednesday as police continue to investigate the deaths of more than 130 of his followers.

They want to permission to hold Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, who was arrested last month, for longer.

He is believed to have ordered his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven more quickly. The pastor has yet to be officially charged in court.

The exhumation of mass graves in Shakahola forest in Kilifi county is ongoing – a further 21 bodies were unearthed on Tuesday.

Hundreds more people are reported to be missing.

By Joy

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