A religious leader related to the Kenya hunger case is facing terrorist accusations.

May 2, 2023



(cnn)

Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, the leader of a religious group linked to dozens of deaths in eastern Kenya, could face "possible terrorism charges," according to his lawyer George Kariuki. He appeared in court on Tuesday, where he was released unconditionally and then rearrested on possible terrorism charges. He was first arrested last month after police received a tip-off that his vast land on the Shakahola forest in the Kilifi County of eastern Kenya contained mass graves. At least 109 bodies have been retrieved from the Shakahola forest, believed to be linked to a cult that allegedly encouraged its followers to starve themselves to gain salvation. Kenya’s public prosecutions office previously said in its preliminary findings that Nthenge and other suspects “may have committed murder” and “counselling and aiding persons to kill themselves” by “promoting radical beliefs.” Mackenzie’s lawyer told CNN that his client is healthy and has been having meals while in custody.

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