Caption for the landscape image: Kilifi cult probe widens after rescue of missing Siaya couple, six children unaccounted Monday, July 21, 2025 Scroll down to read the article A police officer at Chakama Ranch in Kilifi County during a raid on April 17, 2023. By Kassim Adinasi & Maureen Ongala Article Related On April 15, 2025, at precisely 1.23 pm, Mr James Oduor walked into Siaya Police Station to report his brother, Jairus Otieno, as missing. According to the entry in the station’s Occurrence Book, Mr Otieno was last seen on March 31. PREMIUM Yet another Shakahola? Puzzle of Kilifi ‘holy water, tree of life’ church The church in question is located in Chakama, Malindi, near the infamous Shakahola Forest. PREMIUM Tagged and left: Long wait to bury Shakahola’s dead 'My son and I gave DNA in 2023, but I have never received confirmation.' PREMIUM Inside forest and echoes of a cult tragedy Today, the only sounds that break the silence are rustle of dry leaves, chirping birds, and footsteps of police patrolling. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Yet another Shakahola? Puzzle of Kilifi ‘holy water, tree of life’ church The church in question is located in Chakama, Malindi, near the infamous Shakahola Forest.
PREMIUM Tagged and left: Long wait to bury Shakahola’s dead 'My son and I gave DNA in 2023, but I have never received confirmation.'
PREMIUM Inside forest and echoes of a cult tragedy Today, the only sounds that break the silence are rustle of dry leaves, chirping birds, and footsteps of police patrolling.
PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
