Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces trial for manslaughter in the Shakahola Forest Massacre, where over 400 followers starved to death under his orders.
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie, head of the Good News International Church, faces trial for manslaughter in the "Shakahola Forest Massacre," where over 400 followers starved to death under his orders. Mackenzie is charged with murder, child torture, and "terrorism." The case has led the Kenyan government to consider stricter regulations on fringe religious groups. President William Ruto established a commission to investigate the tragedy and review religious organization regulation, advocating for a hybrid model of self-regulation and government oversight.
August 12, 2024
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