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Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces verdict on 191 murder charges in Kenya
Paul Mackenzie, the pastor accused of leading the Shakahola cult in coastal Kenya, is set to learn his verdict on 191 murder charges. The case stems from the 2023 Shakahola forest deaths, where followers were found starved after being told to fast to death. The ruling is expected to be a landmark moment for one of Kenya's worst cult-related tragedies.
Why now: A long-awaited verdict is due in one of Kenya's deadliest cult cases, drawing renewed attention to the tragedy.
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