Busia Teen Left Alone after Family Joined Mackenzie’s Church 4 Months Ago Seeks Help
- Boniface Ochieng', a young man from Busia county, was stunned when he returned home on March, 19, 2025, only to realise that his whole family was missing
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the young man said that his father and mother belonged to a church identified as Kanisa La Yesu, allegedly associated with Paul Mackenzie of the Shakahola fame
- Mackenzie is currently in custody after members of his church died while fasting and praying to go to heaven
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Busia, Kenya: Boniface Ochieng' was born into a very lively, big, nuclear family, but now he is all alone, like he never had parents or sweet siblings in his life.
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Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Ochieng' said that his parents belonged to the Kanisa La Yesu, which is allegedly clandestinely associated with Paul Mackenzie's Good News International Church.
Mackenzie was accused of causing the deaths of his church members by asking them to fast and pray to go to heaven, and they eventually died of starvation.
At the moment, the controversial preacher is in custody as the case against him continues.
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Mackenzie was recently accused of reviving his church in jail, and he challenged his accusers to show the CCTV footage from his cell block.
The controversial pastor questioned why he was a target, yet there was a church in the prison before he was sent to custody.
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How did Ochieng's parents get lost?
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Ochieng' said that his dad and mum allegedly belonged to a church called Kanisa La Yesu, which is associated with controversial Mackenzie, who is in police custody.
He claimed that although Mackenzie is in jail, his associates are out there and still recruiting people to the church. and it's ideals.
His parents were not the only church members; they dragged his four siblings along with them to that church and worshipped there.
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"One day in March 9, 2025, the church held a crusade in my area, and they all attended. I remember like it was yesterday. Accoriding to investigators, they went to fast and pray in church," he said.
"I have stayed alone for a long time, looking for them. At some point, I even involved the police...I went to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and sought their help in looking for my family, but sadly, we haven't found anyone so far," he added.
Are Ochieng's parents alive?
As investigations continue, the DCI has intimated that Ochieng's entire family may have died during the unfortunate incident, as, according to the previous investigations, the people in Mackenzie's church died within only one month.
"I really need to continue looking for my parents and siblings who left our home empty and I'm lonely and lost," he said.
"Additionally, I need to start my life; I was not privileged to complete school. I only managed to get to Form Two and my dad was unable to continue paying for my education," he revealed.
The most important need for Ochieng' now is to get a job. He said he is fluent in English and is also skilled as a glass cutter.
You can help Ochieng' through: +254 759 354870.
How did Pastor Mackenzie start his church?
In another story, TUKO.co.ke looked into the making of a cult and established that Mackenzie started the church with his wife, Joyce Mwikamba in 2003.
The church started as a small evangelical centre and unconfirmed reports stated that in 2016, one of MacKenzie's followers sold his property in Lamu at KSh 20 million and gave all the money to him.
Apparently, the preacher used the cash to buy properties in Mombasa and Malindi, two vehicles, and also started a TV station. The latter helped him reach a wider audience.
At the height of the disturbing Shakahola news beigh prosecuted in court, an agitated Mackenzie said he was ready for death.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
