A Kenyan pastor, Makenzie Nthenge, has been arrested for the death of four members of his church who were allegedly directed to fast until they “meet Jesus.”
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On April 14th, the police conducted a raid in response to a tip about “ignorant citizens starving to death under the pretext of meeting Jesus after being brainwashed by a suspect, Makenzie Nthenge, a pastor of Good News International Church.” During the operation, four members were found dead and eleven were hospitalized, with seven men and four women between the ages of 17 and 49, including three in critical condition.
Charles Kamau, the criminal investigations chief of Malindi sub-county, stated that “The pastor is under arrest after he surrendered because he knew we were looking for him.” Kamau added that the pastor has been detained in anticipation of his court hearing on Monday, April 17th.
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There are rumors of a probable mass burial site in the Shakahola forest, where other devotees might have been interred, and investigators are expected to continue their search on Saturday. According to the police report, “It is further suspected that there are many victims in the forest land believed to belong to the suspect.”
According to local media, Nthenge was apprehended and accused last month following the death of two children from starvation while in the care of their parents. Subsequently, he was granted bail of 100,000 Kenyan shillings ($700).
