Kenyan Cult Leader Convicted of Murder in Deaths of 191 Followers

(Al Jazeera) A court in Kenya has convicted starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie of murder in connection with the deaths of 191 people. The court in Mombasa announced on Monday that Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor, and dozens of his associates were found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult. The charges stem from allegations that Mackenzie's cult coerced followers, including children, into starving themselves with the belief that they would "meet Jesus". The defendants had maintained their innocence, pleading not guilty to murder and other charges, which included terrorism, radicalisation, and obstructing children from receiving an education. Further details are expected.