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Kenyan cult leader guilty on all charges over 191 starvation deaths

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Briefings

A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and associates were found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in a starvation cult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the cult base in Malindi, Kenya, known as the Shakahola Forest Massacre.

Key points

• A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and associates were found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in a starvation cult.
• Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the cult base in Malindi, Kenya, known as the Shakahola Forest Massacre.

Context

The Shakahola Forest Massacre occurred in Malindi, Kenya, where a self-proclaimed preacher led a cult that resulted in the deaths of 190 children and one adult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the cult base.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific finding of guilt and the count of 190 children and one adult. The exact number of total deaths remains unknown, and the specific dates of the murders are not provided.

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