DPP Seeks Death Sentence for Paul Mackenzie Over Shakahola Murders
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has asked the High Court in Mombasa to sentence controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie to death for his role in the murder of 191 people in the Shakahola tragedy, including 190 children.
Making sentencing submissions on Tuesday, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Jami Yamina told the court that the death penalty was the most appropriate punishment, citing the gravity of the offences and the scale of the loss of life.
“The prosecution supports the imposition of capital punishment for Mackenzie, subject to consideration of his mitigation, remorse, regret and prospects of rehabilitation,” Yamina submitted.