Portrait of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, Kenyan cult leader

Kenyan Cult Leader Sentenced to 200 Years for Mass Murder

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Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, a cult leader in Kenya, has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for mass murder. He compelled his followers to starve themselves in an attempt to meet Jesus and instructed parents to ensure their children fasted in the sun, leading to their deaths. This sentence follows the tragic consequences of his extreme and fatal directives.

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