The inquiry into the mysterious cult in Shakahola, Kilifi County, whose members died of malnutrition, has entered its seventh day, with government pathologists expected to begin post-mortem examinations on Thursday.

As of Wednesday evening, 98 persons have been reported deceased in the event in which Good News International Church Pastor Paul Mackenzie Nthenge is said to have encouraged followers to starve themselves to "meet Jesus."

PHOTO | COURTESY people digging up grave sites

Detectives and pathologists are still searching the Shakahola forest for other shallow graves and any remaining Nthenge followers.

Meanwhile, individuals from all over the country continue assembling in the region, searching for information about loved ones suspected of being murderous cult members.

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On Wednesday, sources close to the investigation indicated around 300 people were still missing, with most fatalities being youngsters.

In the aftermath of the operation, Chakama Ranch, where Shakahola Forest is located, has been roped off, and a 30-day dusk-to-dawn curfew has been established. The authorities also prevented the media from entering the area on Wednesday.

PHOTO | COURTESY cult death nears 100

Since then, fourteen members of the cult have been apprehended by police.

Mackenzie was arrested last month after two infants died of malnutrition while in the care of their parents, and she remains in police prison.

Police officers investigating the mysterious deaths related to cultic worship at the Coast on Tuesday, April 25, grilled televangelist Pastor Ezekiel Odero over his doctrine and church operations.

The man of God is in charge of a megachurch with over 50,000 people who believe in his ability to heal. It was recently disclosed that the DCI had interrogated the man of God to obtain information about his church and the megacity he is building in Kilifi. According to reports, the DCI interrogated pastor Ezekiel to receive a statement regarding the indoctrination of innocent Christians who followed him.

Several religious leaders have called for the government to regulate and audit religious institutions.