George Mwaura Kiburu, who worked closely with Mackenzie between 2018 and 2020, told Justice Diana Kavedza on December 11 that the church promoted the idea of a divine rapture, scheduled for June 2023. According to Mwaura, followers were taught to abandon their normal lives in preparation for the event.
“I was convinced to quit my job as a bus driver and fully join the church,” Mwaura explained. “My daughter also left school to help edit the pastor’s sermons.”
Mwaura described how the church discouraged members from engaging with government services, including Huduma Number cards, and actively isolated followers from education and healthcare services.
He stated that although he questioned these doctrines at the time, Mackenzie insisted on strict adherence, creating intense separation from modern society.
The court also heard testimonies from family members of victims, including Bernard Mkalasinga and Monica Muvea, highlighting the devastating impact of the church’s teachings.
Evidence presented included video clips of Mackenzie’s sermons, which allegedly relied on both local and foreign media to instill fear and maintain control over followers.
The court also heard testimonies from family members of victims, including Bernard Mkalasinga and Monica Muvea, highlighting the devastating impact of the church’s teachings.
Evidence presented included video clips of Mackenzie’s sermons, which allegedly relied on both local and foreign media to instill fear and maintain control over followers.
The pastor reportedly also worked closely with a Tanzanian prophet who claimed to predict the future.
Senior police investigators revealed that victims were found in fasting bays enclosed by thorny branches, reflecting the extreme isolation and control exercised within the group.
The church’s practices ultimately resulted in the death of 191 people, a tragedy that has shocked the nation and drawn international attention.
Mwaura’s testimony provides insight into how vulnerable members were drawn into extreme teachings, and how fear, isolation, and manipulation contributed to the catastrophic outcome.
The trial continues to uncover the full scope of Mackenzie’s doctrine, with investigators and witnesses working to piece together the events that led to one of Kenya’s most shocking religious tragedies.
Authorities stress the importance of accountability, while survivors and families hope the proceedings will prevent similar incidents in the future.
Senior police investigators revealed that victims were found in fasting bays enclosed by thorny branches, reflecting the extreme isolation and control exercised within the group.
The church’s practices ultimately resulted in the death of 191 people, a tragedy that has shocked the nation and drawn international attention.
Mwaura’s testimony provides insight into how vulnerable members were drawn into extreme teachings, and how fear, isolation, and manipulation contributed to the catastrophic outcome.
The trial continues to uncover the full scope of Mackenzie’s doctrine, with investigators and witnesses working to piece together the events that led to one of Kenya’s most shocking religious tragedies.
Authorities stress the importance of accountability, while survivors and families hope the proceedings will prevent similar incidents in the future.
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