Kenyan Cult Leader Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years for 191 Murders

Paul Mackenzie, leader of the Good News International Church, was sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 followers, including children, in what is known as the Shakahola forest massacre. The sentencing concludes a high-profile trial that exposed systemic failures in Kenya's legal and social systems. The case underscores the dangers of religious extremism and may prompt reforms in religious regulation.

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