A court in Kenya has convicted controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused of murdering 191 people in the 2023 Shakahola forest tragedy. The High Court in the coastal city of Mombasa found that prosecutors had proved their case over the deaths of 190 children and one adult. Channel Africa's Daniel Ominde reports.

A court in Kenya has convicted controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused of murdering 191 people in the 2023 Shakahola forest tragedy. The High Court in the coastal city of Mombasa found that prosecutors had proved their case over the deaths of 190 children and one adult. Channel Africa's Daniel Ominde reports.

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Kenyan court convicts preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 others over 191 deaths in Shakahola tragedy

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Health experts in South Africa have urged the public to remain calm amid an increase in mpox cases, saying the number of infections remains relatively low. There have been 26 laboratory-confirmed cases since January this year. The Western Cape province has recorded the highest number, with 18 cases, followed by Gauteng with three and the Eastern Cape with two. Other affected provinces include the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. Sisi Segalo reports.

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Kenyan court convicts preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 others over 191 deaths in Shakahola tragedy

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