Kenyan court to rule in preacher's murder trial over cult deaths
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Pastor Paul Mackenzie Convicted in Kenya: Earthly Hell Awaiting Divine Punishment (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Kenya, the Shakahola case involving Pastor Paul Mackenzie, accused of preaching extreme fasting that led to hundreds of deaths, has resulted in a conviction. The text also calls on authorities to better regulate religions.
Kenya: Relatives Welcome Guilty Verdict in Shakahola Starvation Cult Massacre (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Families of Shakahola massacre victims in Kenya have welcomed the conviction of preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused over 191 deaths, including 190 children. The defence says it will appeal before sentencing set for November 6.
Pastor Paul Mackenzie Convicted in Kenya: Earthly Hell While Awaiting Divine Punishment (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Kenya, the Shakahola massacre case linked to Pastor Paul Mackenzie is described as a tragedy that left at least 429 dead, mostly women and children. The text calls on authorities to better regulate religions after the trial.
Kenya: Pastor Paul Mackenzie trial, cult crime and life imprisonment for the 'madman' of Shakahola Forest (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Kenya, Paul Mackenzie was found guilty on 19 October 2026 in the Shakahola Forest massacre case, which left 191 dead, including 190 children. The text describes his religious indoctrination and mentions a possible life sentence.
Kenyan court finds cult leader guilty of 191 starvation deaths (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A Kenyan court on Monday found self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in the Shakahola starvation cult case. The case has since exposed more than 400 deaths since 2023.
Kenyan court to rule in preacher's murder trial over cult deaths (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A Kenyan court is due to deliver its verdict on Monday in the trial of self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie and his associates, accused of the deaths of 191 people, mostly children, in Shakahola. The case has renewed calls for tighter oversight of religious organisations.