Kenya: 60 elderly people murdered each month in Kwale and Kilifi

At least 60 elderly people falsely accused of witchcraft are killed a month in Kwale and Kilifi counties, an official has said.

Malindi District Cultural Association chairman Emmanuel Munyaya said 10 alleged witches are buried every week.

“These are only the reported cases. Those people who are killed are many,” he said. Speaking to the Star on Monday at the Madca Centre, Munyaya said they are killed by greedy or spiteful relatives and neighbours.

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