# Kenya Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years

> Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie gets 200-year prison sentence for 191 murders.
- Title: Kenya Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years
- Summary: Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie gets 200-year prison sentence for 191 murders.
- Keywords: kenya, paul mackenzie, shakahola forest massacre, good news international church, murder, prison sentence, Allafrica
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611060339.html
- Published: 2026-11-06T12:46:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kenya, paul mackenzie, shakahola forest massacre, good news international church, murder, prison sentence, news, world, politics
## Paul Mackenzie's Sentence
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie received a 200-year prison sentence for 191 murders.
## Murder Details
He was convicted in October for 191 counts of murder involving one adult and 190 children.
## Sentence Breakdown
The sentence includes 100 years for 183 murders by starvation and 100 years for eight direct homicides.
## Mackenzie's Defense
Mackenzie denied forcing cult members to starve, claiming he did not order the deaths.
## Massacre Context
The deaths occurred in the Shakahola Forest Massacre, where 400 people were found dead in 2026.
## Key takeaway

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie was sentenced to 200 years in prison for 191 murders.