Shanzu Law Courts — judicial venue handling high-profile cases including the Shakahola massacre trial and child trafficking prosecutions in Mombasa.
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Capital News
… Caleb Ngwena appeared before the Shanzu Law Courts and was charged before Resident Magistrate V.O. …
Mombasa human rights defender charged with trafficking, sexual offences against minorsCitizen Digital
… husband' - Witness tells court By Citizen Reporter August 07, 2026 09:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused in the Shakahola massacre case appear before the Shanzu Law Courts …
Mackenzie 'transformed into snake in Shakahola, bit my husband' - Witness tells courtCapital News
… The trial formally commenced before the Shanzu Law Courts on Tuesday, where Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Jami Yamina outlined the prosecution’s case against Mackenzie and seven others accused of masterminding deaths linked to extremist religious practices in Kwa Binzaro …
Mackenzie terror trial opens as court adopts prior testimonies over Kwa Binzaro deathsThe Standard
… The police detained the women and escorted the man and the minor, a boy, for psychiatrist test before arraignment before Shanzu Law Courts. …
How witchcraft claims are fueling violence and fear in MombasaCitizen Digital
… rt her six dead children are 'happily in heaven' By Joseph Muia May 28, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Shakahola massacre prime suspect Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused at the Shanzu Law Courts …
Shakahola massacre case: Woman tells court her six dead children are 'happily in heaven'Capital News
… The suspect, identified as Almasi Rama Amos, appeared before the Shanzu Law Courts on Wednesday, facing multiple charges, including defilement, child trafficking for sexual exploitation, promotion of child trafficking, and child abuse. …
Child trafficking suspect arraigned as detectives rescue 22 girls in MombasaCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | DCI Audio By Vocalize A 27-year-old suspect linked to an alleged child trafficking and sexual exploitation ring has been arraigned before the Shanzu Law Courts after detectives rescued 22 girls in an intelligence-led operation in Mombasa. …
Child trafficking suspect running rescue centres arrested as 22 girls rescued in MombasaCitizen Digital
… Court documents indicated that Charo defiled the minor at 15 years old and was convicted at Shanzu Law Courts. …
Man sentenced to 20 years for defiling, killing 17-year-old girl in KilifiThe Standard
… The Judge in her ruling said that the deceased had been defiled at 15 years old, and the perpetrator had been charged and convicted at Shanzu Law Courts.Later, Charo came into her life and started a sexual relationship with her, which led to her untimely death. …
Man accused of murder of Form Two student slapped with 20-year-jail termCitizen Digital
… He was subsequently arraigned at Shanzu Law Courts, where detectives sought custodial orders to complete investigations. …
Tanzanian man charged with raping, brutally killing girl in MombasaCaleb Ngwena, a Mombasa-based human rights defender, has been charged with trafficking two children aged 17 and 16 from Mombasa County to Kiambu County for sexual exploitation, along with counts of defilement and committing indecent acts with children. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Caleb Ngwena, a Mombasa-based human rights defender, has been charged with trafficking two children aged 17 and 16 from Mombasa County to Kiambu County for sexual exploitation, along with counts of defilement and committing indecent acts with children. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
A witness in the Shakahola massacre trial told Mombasa court that pastor Paul Mackenzie allegedly transformed into a snake and bit her husband, and described how he persuaded followers to fast to death in the forest to meet Jesus.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The prosecution opened its terrorism case against preacher Paul Mackenzie and seven co-accused in a Shanzu court over the Kwa Binzaro killings, saying it will call about 60 witnesses, including protected witnesses, while adopting prior testimony from eighteen witnesses in an earlier High Court case to prosecute allegations linked to fifty-two deaths.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mombasa has experienced a surge in witchcraft accusations, particularly allegations that people are using black magic to cause men's genitalia to shrink or disappear. Police have recorded cases in Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi counties, and several incidents have resulted in near-lynchings of accused practitioners, with mobs acting without medical verification.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
In the Shakahola massacre case at Shanzu Law Courts, an accused woman testified that her six dead children willingly fasted to death to "meet their Creator" and dug their own graves before dying, expressing belief they are "happily in heaven."
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 27-year-old man has been arraigned in Mombasa on charges including defilement, child trafficking for sexual exploitation, and child abuse after detectives rescued 22 girls from facilities in Mombasa and Kilifi counties that were allegedly disguised as rescue centres but used to sexually exploit minors.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
A 27-year-old suspect has been arraigned for allegedly operating fake rescue centres across Mombasa and Kilifi counties while engaging in child trafficking and sexual exploitation. Detectives rescued 22 girls in an intelligence-led operation and found him with three female juveniles at a hideout in Nguu Tatu Estate.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of a 17-year-old girl in Kilifi County. The accused had defiled the victim at age 15, then entered a relationship with her before killing her on June 6, 2025; the charge was reduced from murder following a plea agreement.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Kazungu Charo has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for the manslaughter of Faridah Changwa Julius, a 17-year-old Form Two student and mother, in Kilifi County last year. Charo initially pleaded not guilty but later entered a plea bargain agreement and pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Tanzanian national, Anthony Juma, has been charged with defiling and strangling an 11-year-old girl, Glorious Kaiza Maore, in Mombasa. Her body was discovered in a sack in the Manyani area days after she went missing from Sunday school practice in March.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →