he Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has received a major breakthrough in the Shakahola massacre trial, as one of the accused persons has volunteered to confess and cooperate with the investigators.
Enos Amanya Ngala, also known as Hallelujah, has expressed his willingness to enter plea negotiations that could see him become a state witness against the alleged mastermind preacher, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, and 29 other co-accused persons.
Appearing before the Mombasa High Court on 14th January 2026, Justice Diana Kavedza ordered Ngala’s separation from the rest of the accused.
“In proceedings before the Mombasa High Court today, Justice Diana Kavedza ordered the separation of Enos Amanya Ngala, alias Hallelujah, from the rest of the accused persons after he expressed his willingness to make a confession and cooperate with the prosecution,” the DPP says.
Ngala, the seventh accused in the murder trial, is jointly charged with Mackenzie and others with 191 counts of murdering children linked to Shakahola deaths.
The prosecution team, led by senior assistant director of public prosecutions Joseph Kimanthi, welcomed the development, describing it as “a major step towards resolving the crimes behind the Shakahola Massacre.”
The DPP reiterated that it remains open to plea bargains.
“DPP remains open to entering plea bargain agreement with Enos Amanda and any other accused persons willing to cooperate with the state, as in strict accordance with the Plea-Bargaining Policy and laws,” the DPP adds.
Despite Ngala’s move, his wife, Anne Anyoso and his younger brother David Amanya, continue to stand trial alongside the remaining accused persons.
Justice Kavedza directed that Ngala be escorted to the Chief Magistrate’s Court chambers for the appointment of a magistrate to formally record his confession.
Advocate Kelvin Lisanza was appointed to represent and guide the accused through the confession process “to ensure all legal safeguards are observed.”
The court further ordered that Ngala’s daughter, who has already testified, be present during the confession and directed prison authorities to ensure their safety.
Meanwhile, the prosecution is set to call six more witnesses, including Dominic Ngumah, who gave what prosecutors described as “a harrowing account” of losing his three children in the massacre.
Mackenzie is also facing separate charges of radicalisation, manslaughter, and crimes against children, with rulings expected in the coming weeks.
By TV47