Government knew about Shakahola cult victim burials

A burial permit issued to one Evans Sirya on January 28, 2022 has revealed how Mackenzie was allowed to conduct burials for his murderous cult.

The burial permit, with serial number 1722406, bears the signature of the then Makongeni Sub Location Assistant Chief, Raymond Charo.

It seemed that you could get the burial permit after submitting a small letter explaining why you needed the permit and attaching a copy of your ID card.

In this case, Sylas Omondi Otieno had written a letter requesting a burial permit to bury his wife, Zilpha Adoyo Mwande.

Both Mr Otieno’s and Mrs Mwande’s national identity card numbers were listed in the letter and a copy of his card was attached.

On the same day, a burial permit was issued, stating: “Having duly ascertained the cause of death of the above deceased person, I hereby authorise the burial of the body,” and signed by Makongeni Sub-Location Assistant Chief Raymond on January 28, 2022.

However, Nation was able to trace the family of the deceased and Mrs Mwande’s mother was dead and had been buried over 15 months ago.

In an exclusive interview, Mrs Esther Anyango mentioned that she had no idea that her daughter had died or had even moved to Shakahola with her husband.

She had to travel from Kisumu to find out the truth.

After a thorough search of the house, she found the burial permit.

She is now seeking justice and does not know when she will see her son-in-law and grandchildren again.