Cult leader Paul Mackenzie claims his life is in danger
Prison officer dismisses Mackenzie's claims that his life is in danger.
Prison officer dismisses Mackenzie’s claims that his life is in danger.
The officer in charge of Shimo la Tewa Maximum Prison, Abdi Willy Adan has dismissed preacher Paul Mackenzie’s claims that his life is under threat while in custody.
Appearing before the Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir on Wednesday, Adan told the court that the facility’s security is intact and Mackenzie’s accusations of a planted harmful substance in his cell are baseless.
Mackenzie who is linked to the Shakahola massacre made claims that unknown substance was planted in order to harm him. He also requested to be moved to Manyani prison.
Adan protested request to transfer Mackenzie to Manyani, saying it would not only compromise security but also a burden to the government with additional transport costs for frequent court hearings.
He further explained that he conducts regular routine rounds of the prison. The officer questioned how Mackenzie obtained the bottled water inside his cell, noting that the prison never provides the prisoners with bottled water.
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He further underlines that the prisoners are always searched when leaving and entering the facility. He presented the August 28, 2025 visitor’s record showing the last visit to Mackenzie block.
On claims of hunger strike, Adan clarified that the accused last skipped his meals on February. He also added that while the other co-accused refused to have their food, Mackenzie, Mzee Smart Deri and Steve wa Mtwapa continued to take meals.
On communication issues, Adan explained that prisoners are always designated days to contact their relatives and lawyers but Mackenzie’s group missed their arranged day only because they were attending court.
Mackenzie and 34 others are charged with committing crimes against children and 191 counts of murder after the Shakahola starvation cult that killed hundreds.
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