Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people

Source: BBC News · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 08:54 · 4 h ago

Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 08:54 by BBC News and is part of the World news coverage.

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The Guardian: Kenyan doomsday sect leader jailed for 200 years over 191 murders — Paul Mackenzie convicted over the deaths of 190 children and one adult after followers were ordered to starve themselves and their families…
NPR: The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison — Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to…
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The New York Times: Kenya Cult Leader Handed 200 Year Prison Sentence for Mass Murder — The New York Times Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison over the deaths of 190 children CNN Shakahola deaths: Kenya court…
Reuters: Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for mass starvation murders of children — Reuters Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison over the deaths of 190 children CNN Shakahola deaths: Kenya court sentencing…