Justice · Mombasa, Kenya · November 6, 2026

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years

Reported by 14 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 8:01 AM ET

A Kenyan court sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. He ordered followers to starve themselves to meet Jesus. More than 20 co-accused were also sentenced. Reactions were mixed, with some calling the term fair and others saying it was not enough.

Why it matters

The sentence ends one of Kenya's worst mass-death cases.

Background

Mackenzie led the Good News International Church. Bodies were found in the Shakahola forest from 2023.

The story so far

1. Nov 6Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years
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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Nov 6, 10:08 AM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 6, 8:01 AM ET
• NPR ↗Nov 6, 9:53 AM ET

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