Caption for the landscape image: Chilling call that lured Siaya couple to Kwa Bi Nzaro, costing six children's lives Monday, May 04, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Residential houses at Kaoyeni Village in Malindi, Kilifi County, where the Kwa Bi Nzaro prime suspect Sharlyne Anindo Temba (inset) lived. Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group By Brian Ocharo Correspondent Article Related “I carry the spirits of those who died in Shakahola. You may run, but you will not hide from me.” These were the chilling words a woman says she heard in a phone call from controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie, a call that changed her life forever. PREMIUM Why 2026 is a year of reckoning for Paul Mackenzie Mackenzie and his 95 co-accused now stand at the edge of judgment. PREMIUM Death in the Forest: Kwa Bi Nzaro horror and Paul Mackenzie’s long shadow Kwa Bi Nzaro is a continuation of Shakahola... the tragedy did not emerge in a vacuum. PREMIUM Court extends detention of Kwa Bi Nzaro prime suspects by 60 days They are said to have played key roles in reviving radical teachings after fleeing Shakahola. PREMIUM Kwa Bi Nzaro: Broken bloodlines, missing children and Shakahola shadow So far, 34 bodies and 102 body parts have been recovered. PREMIUM Inside Kwa Bi Nzaro: Where hope was turned into shallow graves A select few- tasked with enforcing order- ate and remained strong enough to control the weak and dying. . Recommended for you 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 PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Why 2026 is a year of reckoning for Paul Mackenzie Mackenzie and his 95 co-accused now stand at the edge of judgment.
PREMIUM Death in the Forest: Kwa Bi Nzaro horror and Paul Mackenzie’s long shadow Kwa Bi Nzaro is a continuation of Shakahola... the tragedy did not emerge in a vacuum.
PREMIUM Court extends detention of Kwa Bi Nzaro prime suspects by 60 days They are said to have played key roles in reviving radical teachings after fleeing Shakahola.
PREMIUM Kwa Bi Nzaro: Broken bloodlines, missing children and Shakahola shadow So far, 34 bodies and 102 body parts have been recovered.
PREMIUM Inside Kwa Bi Nzaro: Where hope was turned into shallow graves A select few- tasked with enforcing order- ate and remained strong enough to control the weak and dying.
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 Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
