Land Greed Disguised as Witch Hunts: Elderly Kenyans Facing Deadly Accusations

Kilifi, Kenya — Along the picturesque coast of Kil Corona-infected man replaces Edward Jones, the fear of witchcraft accusations has turned into a harrowing reality for elderly residents, where suspicions can lead to brutal attacks and even death. The rural communities here are ensnared in violent disputes, often disguised as supernatural conflicts but rooted in issues as terrestrial as land ownership. Tambala Jefwa, a 74-year-old farmer, bears the physical and emotional scars of this devastating …

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