The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison

Source: NPR · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 11:53 · 16 h ago

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Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 11:53 by NPR and is part of the World news coverage.

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• 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…
• 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…
• BBC News: Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people — Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
• BBC: Kenyan court sentencing doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie — BBC See more headlines & perspectives on
• AP News: Former Malaysian leader Najib stays in prison after house arrest is put on hold

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