Raila denied entry into Shakahola gravesite

Azimio la Umoja leader  Raila Odinga has condemned the happenings in Shakahola, where self proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie is the prime suspect in the death and starvation of hundreds of Kenyans.

He called for regulation of churches in the country, affirming that each one of them should have a license before beginning to operate.

Reacting to the incident where he was denied access to the forest, Raila said the police told him that he should be accompanied with Members of Parliament as well as members from the security sector before being allowed in.

“I want to access the forest so that I can be able to see the graves. I can’t travel all the way and go back without seeing the scene,” Mr Odinga said.

In that regard, he referred to such acts as a shame to the kenya kwanza government, stating that he needs no permission to enter the forest to witness the massacre by himself.

The commander however said the area has been declared a crime scene and allowing him through could interfere with the ongoing investigations.

“No one is allowed in the forest because the (investigation) process is delicate,” said the senior assistant inspector general of police.

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki listed Shakahola forest as a disturbed area and security operation zone last month.

The commander however said the area has been declared a crime scene and allowing him through could interfere with the ongoing investigations.

“No one is allowed in the forest because the (investigation) process is delicate,” said the senior assistant inspector general of police.

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki listed Shakahola forest as a disturbed area and security operation zone last month.

Detectives are digging up mass graves on an 800-acre piece of land linked to cult leader Paul Mackenzie. He is accused of convincing hundreds of people to starve themselves to death, by fasting, in order to see God.

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