The prosecution lined up 422 witnesses in the manslaughter case against Shakahola deaths prime suspect Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 94 others. The prosecution expressed confidence in their ability to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Led by Lawrence Obonyo, the defence confirmed receiving a bundle of statements and exhibits to be relied on by the prosecution. "The proceeding will be uninterrupted and conducted on a day-to-day basis to ensure justice for all parties," the court said. They are also accused of promoting and adopting an extreme belief system to facilitate ideologically-based violence, namely, fasting to death by advancing religious change, which occurred between 2020 and 2023 at Shakahola forest within Kilifi county.

Source: The Star May 21, 2024 18:51 UTC