By Ebi Kesiena
Cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his wife, Rhodah Mumbua, have been granted permission to meet under strict supervision within the confines of the prison.
A Mombasa Magistrate Court on Thursday afternoon allowed Mackenzie, his wife and children to meet to discuss family matters.
Recall that Mackenzie has been behind bars for more than one year from April 15, 2023.
Mackenzie, along with 94 co-accused individuals (comprising 40 women and 55 men), are being accused in connection with the deaths of 429 people from starvation in Kenya.
They face a total of 238 counts of manslaughter under Section 202, as per Section 205 of the penal code.
Allegedly bound by a suicide pact, they are accused of jointly causing the deaths of 238 individuals, including those not currently on trial.
Mombasa Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku, who is presiding over the case, granted Mackenzie’s plea for a meeting with his spouse.
“I see no objections on the part of the state. They need to make some decisions around their children and family,” said Ithuku.
However, the court has summoned the officer in charge of Shimo La Tewa prison to guide Mackenzie’s request for a cell transfer.
