ABSTRACT
Witchcraft accusations are not made lightly. One must have proof that someone is an nsavi before any action can be taken; which usually means catching the nsavi in the act of poisoning or intending to poison or otherwise do harm. Some vaango were capable (very few today) of discovering who was practising indirect witchcraft on a particular individual. The mwaanga"s evidence was sufficient for some action to be taken, but a confession or the administration of an oath was still required. An accusation of witchcraft without sufficient proof often results in a fine of Sh. 50/- to Sh. 500/- which the accuser pays to the accused.
