NAIROBI, Nov 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- A Kenyan court sentenced controversial cult leader Paul Mackenzie to a total of 200 years in prison on Friday over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in a religious fasting tragedy that shocked the East African nation, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Kenyan Cult Leader Sentenced To 200 Years Over Deaths Of 191 Followers
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A Kenyan court sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the deaths of 191 followers, including 190 children, in a religious fasting incident.
- Mackenzie received 100 years for the deaths of 190 children and another 100 years for an adult.
- The victims died due to extreme fasting in Shakahola forest, according to prosecutors.
- The case led to investigations into religious extremism and regulation of religious groups.
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