The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights now wants the Director of Public Prosecutions to accelerate the trial of those responsible for the Shakahola massacre.
In its report "Mashaka ya Shakahola", the commission has raised concerns over the delay in the hearing and determination of the case.
“The suspects were charged after being held on no charge for approximately nine months, in four different courts with varied offences in eight days," the report states.
"This raises questions about their rights to a fair hearing."
The delay, the commission noted, has continued to cause severe anxiety and distress to the suspects and their families.
In several incidents, as detailed in the report, DPP filed various applications seeking to have the suspects held pending investigation and formal charge.
KNCHR, however, expressed its support and appreciation for the efforts by the State to hold the 95 suspects to account for their actions and ensure justice is served to the survivors.
At the same, KNCHR also called for a stop to the victimisation of survivors.
It said it received credible allegations of torture, and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment meted out against them.
In January, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared Good News International Ministries under Paul Mackenzie a criminal organized group.
Mackenzie and his followers are accused of ordering their followers to starve to death in Shakahola Forest.
The declaration was made through a gazette notice.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by section 22 (1) of the Prevention of Organized Crimes Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares Good News International Ministries to be an organized criminal group for the Act,” reads the notice.
CS Kindiki had earlier vowed to ensure everyone responsible for the Shakahola massacre is brought to book.
Mackenzie and 38 co-accused persons were charged with child cruelty, torture, and denying children the right to education.
All 39 accused persons denied all the charges levelled against them.
