KENYA’s president has appointed a commission of inquiry into the deaths of more than 100 people who were members of a cult.
They are thought to have starved themselves to death on the advice of the head of the Good News International Church, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie.
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He is expected to face terrorism charges but has not yet entered a plea.
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Earlier this the cult leader was arrested in connection with the deaths of two children but was released on bail.
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A government official said the commission of inquiry will examine whether administrative or intelligence lapses contributed to the deaths.
The president has also appointed a task force to review regulations governing religious organisations.
