Paul Mackenzie’s mother detained in Malindi after eight grandchildren found fasting, out of school

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‘Paul Mackenzie turned into a snake’: Shakahola witness makes startling claim in court

Listen Dan Mackenzie, the son of Paul Mackenzie, said he reported the matter to police after learning that the children were still following religious teachings that involved fasting as a way of attaining heaven.

The mother of Shakahola and Kwa Binzaro main suspect Paul Mackenzie has been detained by detectives in Malindi after eight grandchildren allegedly stayed out of school and fasted for three months. Anastasia Mwele was picked up by Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers led by Homicide boss Martin Nyuguto at her home in Furunzi together with the children, aged between six and 14. They were taken to Malindi Police Station, where they were held as detectives investigated the circumstances surrounding the children’s prolonged absence from school and alleged fasting. More To Read ‘Paul Mackenzie turned into a snake’: Shakahola witness makes startling claim in court NCTC launches anti-radicalisation drive in Shakahola after cult tragedy Witness tells court Kwa Binzaro victims were buried contrary to Giriama traditions Witnesses link Mackenzie, co-accused to Shakahola and Kwa Binzaro deaths during court visit Father recounts how daughter joined Mackenzie’s church before vanishing in Shakahola High Court conducts rare on-site inspection as judges trace origins of Shakahola cult victims Dan Mackenzie, the son of Paul Mackenzie, said he reported the matter to police after learning that the children were still following religious teachings that involved fasting as a way of attaining heaven. “My grandmother has been arrested because it was found that the children were not going to school and were still following that religion, where they believe fasting will take them to heaven. That is why I went to make a report,” he said. Dan said the children had remained out of school and were involved in the fasting practice for about three months, prompting him to seek police intervention. Latest Stories Sports Ministry defends handling of skater Kevin Kiarie’s Paraguay visa request, cites lapsed travel itinerary Kenya leads Africa in processed milk exports as output hits 5.2 billion litres – DP Kindiki More than 20,000 children arrived in Europe without parents in 2025- IOM Sports tribunal to hear Senegal’s appeal over stripped AFCON 2025 title on October 8 The latest incident comes against the backdrop of the criminal case facing Paul Mackenzie over the Shakahola deaths in Kilifi County, where hundreds of bodies have been recovered from graves. Mackenzie, the leader of the Good News International Church, is facing multiple criminal charges in court over the deaths. Other Topics To Read Shakahola deaths Kwa Binzaro massacre Shakahola cult deaths Anastasia Mwele cult leader paul mackenzie Shakahola cult starvation

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