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Enforced disappearance: Why the law is missing in action

Enforced disappearance: Why the law is missing in action

Many African countries have not ratified the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, leaving the legal system riddled with loopholes to deal with cases such as Kenya's infamous Shakahola forest tragedy.

Kenyan preacher Mackenzie in 'unique' manslaughter case

Kenyan preacher Mackenzie in 'unique' manslaughter case

Kenyan preacher Paul Mackenzie has been charged with manslaughter over the deaths of hundreds of his followers last year.

Shakahola: Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie appears in court

Shakahola: Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie appears in court

Journalists were removed from the courtroom shortly after the start of the hearing to enable a protected witness to take the stand.

Kenya starvation cult: Seven more bodies exhumed

Kenya starvation cult: Seven more bodies exhumed

Kenyan authorities have exhumed seven more bodies in a probe into starvation cult in the country's coastal region.

Kenya's rights watchdog blames officials for cult deaths

Kenya's rights watchdog blames officials for cult deaths

Between April and October last year, a total of 429 bodies were exhumed from shallow graves in Shakahola forest, while 67 adults and 25 children were rescued, according to government records.

Kenya cult leader charged with manslaughter

Kenya cult leader charged with manslaughter

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie of Kenya has been charged with manslaughter over the deaths of 238 people, who allegedly followed his teachings.

Kenya seeks to detain 'starvation cult leader' for 180 more days

Kenya seeks to detain 'starvation cult leader' for 180 more days

The Kenyan government has applied to detain "starvation cult leader" Paul Mackenzie for another 180 days to allow for completion of investigations.

Kenya cult: Court frees preacher's wife linked to deaths

Kenya cult: Court frees preacher's wife linked to deaths

Rhoda Mumbua was released on a 100,000 Kenya shilling bond ($710) on Monday on condition that she attends all court sessions.

Kenya starvation cult suspect dies in custody

Kenya starvation cult suspect dies in custody

More than 330 bodies have been retrieved from Shakahola forest in Kenya's coastal county of Kilifi.

Starvation cult: Kenya suspends exhumation as death toll hits 336

Starvation cult: Kenya suspends exhumation as death toll hits 336

During the third exhumation phase, the Kenyan government retrieved more than 90 bodies as investigation into starvation cult continues.

Kenya starvation cult death toll crosses 300-mark

Kenya starvation cult death toll crosses 300-mark

Pastor Paul Mackenzie of Kenya is accused of ordering hundreds of his followers to starve to death so that they can “meet Jesus Christ”.

What is behind Kenya's cult mass deaths?

What is behind Kenya's cult mass deaths?

It's two months since the shocking discovery of mass deaths of church members in Kenya allegedly due to ordered starvation. The mystery behind it is being unraveled.