The prosecution lined up 422 witnesses in the manslaughter case against Shakahola deaths prime suspect Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 94 others.
Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku heard that the DPP will table electronic and documentary evidence to prove the 238 counts of manslaughter against the 40 women and 55 men linked to 429 deaths in the Shakahola.
The prosecution expressed confidence in their ability to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The prosecution confirmed supplying the evidence to the defence counsels.
Led by Lawrence Obonyo, the defence confirmed receiving a bundle of statements and exhibits to be relied on by the prosecution.
Ithuku certified that the matter is ready for hearing on August 12-15, 2024 and September 9-12.
"The proceeding will be uninterrupted and conducted on a day-to-day basis to ensure justice for all parties," the court said.
Mackenzie and his 94 co-accused have been denied bond.
The accused have been charged with engaging in organised criminal activity, radicalisation and facilitating the commission of a terrorist act, and being in possession of an article connected with an offence under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2012.
It is alleged that on various dates between 2020 and 2023, the accused persons, who were members of the Good News International Ministries, an organised criminal group, engaged in organised criminal activities in the Kwa Mackenzie area of Shakahola forest, endangering lives and killing 429 members and followers.
They are also accused of promoting and adopting an extreme belief system to facilitate ideologically-based violence, namely, fasting to death by advancing religious change, which occurred between 2020 and 2023 at Shakahola forest within Kilifi county.