Kenya: Cult leader sentenced to 200 years for starvation deaths of 190 children

Kenya: Cult leader sentenced to 200 years for starvation deaths of 190 children

A Kenyan court has sentenced cult leader <b>Paul Nthenge Mackenzie</b> to 200 years in prison for his role in the horrific Shakahola massacre. The leader was convicted for orchestrating the deaths of numerous followers, including <b>190 innocent children</b> who perished due to forced starvation under his directives. Investigations revealed that Mackenzie manipulated members of his Good News International Ministries, convincing them that extreme fasting was the only path to salvation before an impending apocalypse. The discovery of mass graves in the Shakahola forest shocked the global community, exposing the extreme exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Legal experts note that this landmark ruling serves as a stern warning against religious extremism.

By News Desk • 11/6/2026
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