# Cult Leader Sentenced to 200 Years

- Place: Nairobi, Kenya (-1.2921, 36.8219)
- Published: 2026-11-07T01:57:22.763Z · expires 2026-11-14T01:57:22.763Z
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Kenya's cult leader Paul Mackenzie was sentenced to 200 years in prison for the Shakahola deaths, per BBC.

The mass murder occurred in 2023, with over 40 people killed in a fiery blaze at a compound near Nairobi, reports BBC.

The case has drawn national attention as authorities investigate the cult's activities and the role of local officials, notes Bloomberg.

## Sources

- [Paul Mackenzie: Kenya doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for Shakahola deaths](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm5yne5984l0o) · bbc.com · 2026-11-06
- [Kenya Cult Leader Handed 200 Year Prison Sentence for Mass Murder](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/world/africa/kenya-cult-leader-prison-sentence-mass-murder-paul-mackenzie.html) · nytimes.com · 2026-11-06