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Makenzi's pointman confesses to killing 191 people in Shakahola massacre

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi when he appeared before Justice Diana Mochache at the High Court in Mombasa on January 16, 2026. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

A man charged alongside controversial preacher Paul Makenzi over the Shakahola massacre has confessed to killing 191 people.

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