A second Shakahola massacre suspect has died while undergoing treatment.
Edison Safari Munyambo alias Baba Sifa died a few days ago at a Mombasa hospital where she was undergoing treatment after a short illness.
He is the second accused person to die in custody after Mary Charo Mbita, who died at Coast Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The deceased duo is part of 95 accused persons charged with 283 counts of manslaughter before Mombasa Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku.
The accused persons led by the prime mastermind, Paul Nthege Mackenzie are also facing several charges including torture and cruelty against children, violation of basic education act, terrorism, radicalization, being members of terrorism group and murder.
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Jami Yamina confirmed to Hon. Ithuku of the demise of the accused person. He stated that the case should proceed while the court await the official confirmation document.
He indicated that once the court is briefed accordingly, the case against the deceased suspect can be marked as abated.