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Kenyan doomsday sect leader jailed for 200 years for murder of 190 children

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Briefings

A Kenyan doomsday sect leader was sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and one adult. The conviction followed a court ruling in Mombasa, Kenya, where the cult leader was found guilty of ordering followers to starve themselves and their families. The sentence was delivered two weeks after the trial concluded.

Key points

• Paul Mackenzie, the leader of a Kenyan doomsday sect, was sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and one adult.
• The conviction was based on evidence that the cult leader ordered followers to starve themselves and their families, resulting in deaths.

Context

This case represents one of the world's worst cult disasters in recent history, occurring in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa. The sentencing occurred shortly after the court found the leader guilty of the specific crimes.

Limitations

The evidence provided is limited to the conviction details and the specific number of victims. It does not include information about the broader context of the sect's activities, the specific dates of the murders, or the long-term impact on the community.

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