Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has approved 10 charges, including murder and terrorism, against suspects linked to the Shakahola cult massacre that claimed more than 430 lives.
The DPP said his office had reviewed the case file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and found sufficient evidence to lay charges against 95 suspects, including the cult leader Paul Mackenzie, arrested in connection with the tragedy.
“Upon thorough analysis of the evidence, the DPP is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute ninety-five (95) suspects with the charges. The ODPP undertakes to expeditiously prosecute the matters in view of the great public interest involved,” ODPP said in a press statement.
Mr Ingonga has directed that the suspects be produced before the High Court and the Magistrate’s Court to face criminal charges over the tragedy that claimed the lives of the followers of the Good News International Church.
Under the Penal Code, the suspects will be charged with murder, manslaughter and assault causing grievous bodily harm.
