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Makenzi's pointman confesses to killing 191 people in Shakahola massacre

By The Standard January 19, 2026

Source: The Standard

Makenzi's pointman confesses to killing 191 people in Shakahola massacre

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi when he appeared before Justice Diana Mochache at the High Court in Mombasa on January 16, 2026.[Kelvin Karani, Standard]

A man charged alongside controversial preacher Paul Makenzi over the Shakahola massacre has confessed to killing 191 people.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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