Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

top
A follower of Pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church who was among 15 people rescued from a forest in Malindi on April 13, 2023 where they were starving to death in the hope of meeting Jesus. Four of them died and the pastor was later arrested. /CFM.

County News

‘Good News’ church pastor Mackenzie arrested after followers starved to death

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 15 – Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church has been arrested after 4 of his followers died while starving to “meet Jesus.”

The pastor, who faced similar charges last month after 2 children died under similar circumstances, surrendered to police late yesterday.

Police had launched a manhunt on him after four people died while being rescued from a forest in Kilifi where they had been starving for three months so as to die in the hope of meeting Jesus.

Eleven others were rescued and taken to hospital but it is reported that some have declined food and medicine, saying they are determined to meet their fate in line with the extreme teachings of pastor Mackenzie.

“We have the pastor in custody after he surrendered because he knew were looking for him,” said Charles Kamau, DCI chief for Malindi sub-county.

Kamau said they are still combing Shakahola forest for more followers of pastor Mackenzie, and are also looking for mass graves said to be there.

“We have those reports of a mass grave and that there are more people who have retreated to the forest to pray, we want to rescue them,” he said and appealed to support from the public.

Medics assisting a follower of Pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church who was among 15 people rescued from a forest in Malindi on April 13, 2023 where they were starving to death in the hope of meeting Jesus. Four of them died and the pastor was later arrested. /CFM.

About The Author

Comments
Advertisement

More on Capital News

NATIONAL NEWS

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – In a significant development for the East African financial landscape, PayAngel, a global fintech company, has chosen Kenya as...

NATIONAL NEWS

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has been arrested in an investigation into claims of an extortion racket targeting...

NATIONAL NEWS

The prestigious event, known for honoring the continent's top young entrepreneurs and Chief Executive Officers under 40, will showcase Kenya's growing influence in the...

NATIONAL NEWS

NAKURU, Kenya, Mar 28 – The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Naivasha has acquitted Joshua Waiganjo of close to 10 charges against him. The offenses...

NATIONAL NEWS

President William Ruto directed the Ministry of Sports to work with the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the WRC to make this a reality.

NATIONAL NEWS

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Small-scale traders and importers can now breath a sigh of relief after the Government ordered the release of their...

NATIONAL NEWS

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the establishment of an employee protection unit for victims of sexual harassment...

NATIONAL NEWS

Kalonzo said he is prepared to exert more political pressure in 2027 than he had ever done.