New terrorism-linked charges in Kenya’s Shakahola cult case

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera 2h Kenya
Kenya’s public prosecutions office charged Paul Mackenzie and seven others with organized criminal activity, radicalization, and facilitating a terrorist act tied to at least 52 deaths in Kilifi County.
New terrorism-linked charges in Kenya’s Shakahola cult case
Why it matters
The filing expands the case beyond murder allegations into terrorism-related offences, increasing potential sentencing exposure and enabling prosecutors to use counterterrorism investigative and evidentiary tools. Organizations and individuals connected to the defendants now face higher compliance and reputational risk around funding flows, recruitment, and communications that could be construed as radicalization support. The next court hearing on March 4 sets a near-term procedural milestone for any parallel civil claims, safeguarding actions, or operational decisions in the affected area.
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