As MCN did it’s own investigation In connection with the discovery of more than 97 bodies buried in what has come to be known as the “Shakahola forest massacre,” a Kenyan pastor who appeared in court on Tuesday will be charged with terrorism, according to the prosecution.
Written by Chris Muhizi Minembwe Capital News 1:30pm Nairobi Time.
The discovery of mass graves in a forest close to the Indian Ocean coastal town of Malindi last month surprised the profoundly devout, predominantly Christian nation.
Paul Mackenzie, a self-styled pastor who founded the Good News International Church in 2003 and is accused of encouraging members to starve to death “to meet Jesus,” made an appearance in the Malindi courtroom.
Mackenzie and eight other offenders were escorted in by around six police officers as the small courtroom was crowded with victims’ relatives.
Following a brief hearing, the case was transferred to the High Court in Mombasa, Kenya’s second-largest city, where the suspects will be accused of terrorism, according to prosecutor Vivian Kambaga.
During the hearing in Malindi, Kambaga asked the magistrate to transfer the case to the High Court, stating that a court (in Mombasa) had been gazetted to handle cases pertaining to the prevention of terrorism act.
Different Kenyan religious leaders Ruth Natasha for instance keeps condemning this act regarded as terroristic, to be ruining Christianity at large .