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Kenya: Trial shows crucial role of religion in Shakahola massacre

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Briefings

A Kenyan cult leader named Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of the Shakahola massacre, resulting in the deaths of 190 children and one adult. He was sentenced to November 6th, but the trial focused on his role as a criminal and accomplice rather than solely on the victims. The incident involved starvation of followers, and details were reported by France 24's correspondent Bastien Renouil.

Key points

• Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of the Shakahola massacre involving the deaths of 190 children and one adult.
• The trial focused on his role as a criminal and accomplice rather than solely on the victims.

Context

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan cult leader, was found guilty of the Shakahola massacre, resulting in the deaths of 190 children and one adult. He was sentenced to November 6th, but the trial focused on his role as a criminal and accomplice rather than solely on the victims. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Bastien Renouil.

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Evidence is limited to the trial outcome and the specific death toll of 190 children and one adult. The source is a single article from October 2026, and the trial details regarding the specific nature of the cult practices or the broader context of the massacre are not fully detailed in the provided text.

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