The Documentary Podcast Assignment: Cry witch - take my land, take my life
Jul 8, 2024
Investigative journalist Njeri Nwangi delves into the brutal attacks on alleged witches in Kenya, shedding light on the underlying motives and impunity. The podcast explores the tragic consequences of false accusations, land disputes, and escalating violence targeting elderly individuals. It highlights the intertwining realities of witchcraft beliefs, unemployment, and lack of land documentation in a chilling narrative of fear, sacrifice, and uncertainty.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Perils of Accusations and Land Disputes in Kenyan Villages
03:27 • 6min
The Tragic Tale of Katana: Witchcraft Accusations and Land Disputes
09:51 • 3min
Escalating Attacks on Elderly Accused of Witchcraft in Kenya
13:20 • 2min
Dark Realities of Land Inheritance and Killings in Kiliifi
14:56 • 12min