Kwa Bi Nzaro new center for deaths from religious extremism on coast

This year began with the belief that Kenya had progressed beyond disasters from religious extremism. However, the Kwa Bi Nzaro area has emerged as a new center for deaths linked to radical ideologies in the Coast region. Names like Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and Shakahola are associated with this issue.

Kenya started this year with hopes of having overcome the spread of religious extremism that caused past tragedies. Yet reports indicate that the Kwa Bi Nzaro area on the coast is now becoming a new hub for deaths related to radical ideologies.

Key names mentioned include Kahindi Kazungu Garama, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, Shahidi Robert Kithi, Shakahola, and others such as Thomas Mukonwe and James Kahindi Kazungu. The DCI is involved in investigating this matter. These deaths are linked to religious extremism, similar to those in Shakahola.

This suggests that challenges from radical ideologies persist despite steps taken. There are no specific details on the number of deaths or exact timelines, but the name Kwa Binzaro is highlighted as a risky area.

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