Caption for the landscape image: The true mark of cultism in God’s name Sunday, March 03, 2024 Scroll down to read the article One of the key things that identify a cult is an over-emphasis on a certain doctrine. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Elvis Ondieki & Dann Mwangi Summary Article Related What you need to know: This month marks a year since the beginning of the chain of events that led to the discovery of mass deaths at Shakahola.The Senate’s characterisation of Mackenzie’s church makes it align with some of the common characteristics of cults. Zakayo Avonde has not seen his sister, Rose Kakai, for more than a year now. Mr Avonde’s family is convinced that she is one of the people who died in Shakahola, Kilifi County, after a deadly fast. PREMIUM Security agencies, judicial system blamed for the Shakahola deaths Some call for new laws while others want existing ones enforced We’re not a cult, Jehova Wanyonyi followers say; back crackdown Chief Priest of The Lost Israelites Church - Eliabu Masinde, insists that they are a genuine church registered by the government of Kenya in 1964 PREMIUM President Ruto goes for rogue churches, religious groups It is not the first time a president has ordered investigations into religious activities, the first one being in 1994 that was directed by President Daniel Moi. PREMIUM Why members of Roho church celebrate during death Funerals of church members are usually accompanied by the beating of drums, clapping and rhythmic dancing. PREMIUM Of sects and doomsday cults Kenya has a long history with religious zealots who have led gullible members down treacherous paths in the multi-billion faith industry. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Learn the art of failing upwards PREMIUM Temidayo, Burna Boy’s sound man: ‘Every day I step out for a job, it costs them Sh86,600’ PREMIUM Reflection on the culture of theft in Kenya PREMIUM US TV presenter just one of many foreign broadcasters Kenyans have ‘greeted’ 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 Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days. Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
PREMIUM Security agencies, judicial system blamed for the Shakahola deaths Some call for new laws while others want existing ones enforced
We’re not a cult, Jehova Wanyonyi followers say; back crackdown Chief Priest of The Lost Israelites Church - Eliabu Masinde, insists that they are a genuine church registered by the government of Kenya in 1964
PREMIUM President Ruto goes for rogue churches, religious groups It is not the first time a president has ordered investigations into religious activities, the first one being in 1994 that was directed by President Daniel Moi.
PREMIUM Why members of Roho church celebrate during death Funerals of church members are usually accompanied by the beating of drums, clapping and rhythmic dancing.
PREMIUM Of sects and doomsday cults Kenya has a long history with religious zealots who have led gullible members down treacherous paths in the multi-billion faith industry.
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 Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days.
Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
