Kelvin Karani

Witness in manslaughter case tells court how Makenzi covered tracks

By Kelvin Karani   2024-08-19 14:10:00

The witness said Makenzi and his disciples followed family members of the dead to the police station to ensure no one said he was behind the fasting and death in Shakahola.

How Pastor Mackenzie met and fell in love with his third wife, Rhoda Muweu

By Kelvin Karani   2024-09-06 10:33:17

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie’s third wife, Rhoda Muweu, was once a congregant in his church before becoming his spouse, according to a court witness.

Court drops case against Shakahola suspects who died in custody

By Kelvin Karani   2024-09-11 17:25:35

A court has dropped the case against two suspects linked to Shakahola massacre, after they died in custody

Female suspects in Shakahola case go on hunger strike against mistreatment

By Kelvin Karani   2024-09-20 12:13:30

Some of the female remandees charged alongside controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie have staged a hunger strike, protesting what they describe as mistreatment at Shimo la Tewa Prison.

Man blames Makenzi for the death of his family

By Kelvin Karani   2024-11-01 13:25:18

Titus Ngonyoa said his sons Isaac and Harry, and his wife Esther Biria Masha all perished during the cult-like fasting in Shakahola Forest.

Widow of slain coast drug baron sentenced to 40 years in prison

By Kelvin Karani   2024-11-26 20:55:00

The widow of the slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed alias Kandereni has been sentenced to 40 years for trafficking narcotics.

Clinicians issue 14-day strike notice

By Kelvin Karani   2025-01-09 06:00:00

Clinical officers yesterday issued a 14-day strike notice demanding the implementation of all their unresolved grievances by the government.

Domestic violence: Coast politician's marriage fails, again

By Kelvin Karani   2025-02-06 08:07:00

The Mombasa politician Jackson Teti’s tumultuous relationship history continues, with his second marriage dissolved over shocking abuse accusations.

Activists oppose Kilifi Sh12.7b cement project

By Kelvin Karani   2025-02-09 15:08:10

The planned Sh12.7 billion cement project in the Kilifi South sub-county has run into headwinds with human and environmental rights activists terming it a danger to the area’s fragile environment.

My wife made me dodge court summons in fraud case, former military officer tells court

By Kelvin Karani   2025-02-13 08:35:39

When presented before Mombasa Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku, Mwangi blamed his wife for his troubles.

Father who lost 6 children in Shakahola massacre meets 'dead' wife in court

By Kelvin Karani   2025-03-06 08:13:03

Mwiti said he was told the wife was among the over 400 followers of Good News International (GNI), a cult linked to controversial pastor Paul Makenzi, who died inside the forest.

Court hears how two Kilifi sisters helped establish Shakahola cult

By Kelvin Karani   2025-03-11 10:04:04

Controversial pastor Paul Makenzi and 92 others are facing 238 charges of manslaughter. The victims were either starved, strangled, or hit by a blunt object.

How Mombasa widow staged own kidnapping after murder of Dutch tycoon husband

By Kelvin Karani   2025-03-14 12:34:00

Riziki Cherono claimed that armed robbers had stormed their luxurious Roco apartment in Shanzu, Mombasa, on July 29, 2021, at gunpoint.

Over 30,000 to benefit from food donation in Ramadhan spirit

By Kelvin Karani   2025-03-15 19:40:46

About 30,000 vulnerable households will benefit from foodstuff donations as part of the holy month of Ramadhan.