Kenyan court sentences leader and followers over forest killings
A Kenyan court has convicted Paul MacKenzie, leader of the "Good News International Church" group, along with several of his followers, of murder and causing the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children. The crimes involved enforcing an extremist religious regime that included depriving victims of food and medical care in an attempt to convince them that fasting would enable them to meet Christ before the end of the world. Investigations revealed that the group, which was based in the Shaqaahola forest, had strict teachings enforcing deadly fasting, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of children and infants due to starvation and deprivation, with over 400 bodies discovered in mass graves in 2023. The court scheduled sentencing for November 6, 2026, while investigations into the remaining deaths continue. MacKenzie denies his responsibility and intends to appeal the verdict.
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