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Witness in manslaughter case tells court how Makenzi covered tracks

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Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi (left) in a Mombasa court. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

A witness in a case facing 95 persons linked to the Shakahola massacre told the court on Friday how controversial pastor Paul Makenzi ensured he was not implicated in the fasting deaths of his followers.

The witness said Makenzi and his disciples followed family members of the dead to the police station to ensure no one said he was behind the fasting and death in Shakahola.

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