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Kenya Court Sentences Hunger Sect Leader
The article addressed the Shakahola Forest Massacre in Kenya, where the religious leader, preacher Paul MacKenzie, and 28 of his followers were convicted of killing 190 children and adults. This came after investigations revealed intentional starvation practices targeting hundreds of victims, believed to be part of a conspiracy to ensure they reached heaven before the end of the world. The scandal came to light in March 2023, following the discovery of mass graves containing over 400 bodies. Investigations showed that the group followed a three-stage starvation plan, starting with children and ending with men, and prohibited education and medical treatment for followers within the forest. In 2026, the High Court sentenced MacKenzie and 28 others, as investigations into additional deaths linked to the group continued. The leader faces further charges related to terrorism and other crimes. The case has sparked widespread public outrage and increased calls to tighten oversight of religious institutions in Kenya.
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