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 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. 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 How parents are making fitness a family affair PREMIUM How do I deal with a partner who sulks for days when we disagree? PREMIUM Storymoja bets on African stories in a changing education market PREMIUM Maasai senior chief takes centuries-old Eunoto ceremony to film festival in India 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 Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers Knut says future school should encourage collaboration among teachers. Sudan lifts ban on Kenyan tea imports The ban was imposed in protest over Nairobi hosting leaders of Sudan's paramilitary RFS last year. Why Kenya is shutting down embassy in Bern, Switzerland The Embassy in Bern, the Swiss political capital, was opened in April 2020.
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
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.
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 Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers Knut says future school should encourage collaboration among teachers.
Sudan lifts ban on Kenyan tea imports The ban was imposed in protest over Nairobi hosting leaders of Sudan's paramilitary RFS last year.
Why Kenya is shutting down embassy in Bern, Switzerland The Embassy in Bern, the Swiss political capital, was opened in April 2020.
