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Pastor Paul Mackenzie is accused of religious radicalisation in which he allegedly asked his followers to starve themselves to death DPP Noordin Haji said preliminary investigations indicate the preacher committed serious crimes, including but not limited to murder Haji noted that the investigations are ongoing and the decision to charge will be made based on the entirety of the evidence Patreon programme. Shakahola, Kilifi, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Noordin Haji, has obtained custodial orders to continue detaining controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie who is at the heart of a religious cult probe. Pastor Paul Mackenzie. Photo: Paul Mackenzie. Source: Twitter Mackenzie is accused of, among others, religious radicalisation in which he allegedly asked his followers to starve themselves to death with the false hope of meeting Jesus. Mackenzie accused of murder In a statement dated Tuesday, April 25, Haji said preliminary investigations indicate the preacher committed serious crimes, including but not limited to murder, terrorism and radicalisation. Oga Obinna Leaks Fan’s Message Begging Him for KSh 10k, Replies He’s Jobles.. click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy! “Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects may have committed serious crimes including but not limited to murder; procuring, counseling and aiding persons to kill themselves; terrorist acts by threatening national security and public safety and radicalization. This is in violation of various statutes such as the Penal Code, the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the International Crimes Act, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti- Money Laundering Act, among others,” said Haji. Also, the DPP said the suspect may have been promoting radical belief systems for the purpose of facilitating ideologically based violence to advance political, religious or social change. Haji noted that the investigations are ongoing and the decision to charge will be made based on the entirety of the evidence. Repossess assets Further, he directed investigation officers to identify the assets of the suspect herein for purposes of preservation, confiscation and forfeiture in accordance with the law. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU Malindi Cult: NIS on the Spot as Kenyans Pose Tough Questions Over Shakahol… While condoling with the families that lost their loved ones in the cult, Haji vowed to ensure that the victims of these crimes receive justice and the perpetrators held accountable. “The ODPP undertakes to ensure that the rights of the victims are upheld at all times, and where necessary, we will seek special protection measures,” he added. Air hostess quits job, joins Kilifi sect In other news, details about how a Kenyan woman quit her successful career in Qatar to return to Kenya to join Pastor Mackenzie’s cult are also emerging. Betty Ajenta Charles is believed to have joined the cult a few weeks ago, just weeks after her nine-year-old son died in the cult. She contacted her friend days before joining the sect, and after they met, she left her with a necklace bearing her dead son’s name.
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