Vihiga County locals have tearfully narrated how they lost their relatives at Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County following the alleged indoctrination of Pastor Paul Mackenzie's followers.
They spoke when Senate Adhoc Committee investigating Shakahola deaths met them at Broad Park Hotel in Vihiga County.
Some of the locals were unable to hold back their tears as they narrated how they have been victimized.
Some families said they had lost more than five family members.
Livingston Amanya, a resident, said he has lost seven family members.
"In our family, we have lost six grandchildren and the daughter-in-law," Amanya said.
Kevin Asena, another resident, said they have not received any activist who can fight for their rights.
Asena further said they need financial support and mental help as well following the tragic incident.
Committee vice chair Shakila Abdallah urged the residents whose relatives were missing to participate in the DNA process to help in the identification of the bodies.
"Most of you are urged to go for a DNA test to help in identification since most of the people changed their names," she said.
"It's quite unfortunate it has happened but it wasn't the right way to go," she added.
The Committee has met six family members who turned up to meet the ad-hoc committee.
Senator Godfrey Osotsi said he will continue working with the Senate ad-hoc committee to ensure the residents get justice.
The Senate committee is currently investigating the proliferation of religious organizations and the circumstances leading to deaths following the Shakahola tragedy.
The Committee has been in Malindi, Nairobi, Kisumu and currently in Vihiga county.
