Surviving Witchcraft Accusations and Land Greed: Elderly Kenyans Under Siege
Kilifi, Kenya — In the serene landscapes of Kenya’s coastal Kilifi County, the dark underbelly of societal norms surfaces through disturbing incidents where senior citizens are falsely branded as witches and subsequently meet violent ends. This area, known for its lush lands along the Indian Ocean, has become a battleground for locals aiming to usurround land ownership by maligning the elderly. Recent investigations have shed light on this grim scenario where superstitions are perversely utilized …