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Oct 19, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Kenya court set to deliver Shakahola trial verdict
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A court in Mombasa is due on Monday to deliver its verdict in the Shakahola sect murder trial of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, accused of forcing church members, including children, to starve themselves to death. Prosecutors say Mackenzie lured the latest victims by writing notes from prison. Families hope the verdict will bring closure three years after the tragedy.
WHO: A court in Mombasa
WHAT: The court is scheduled to deliver its verdict in the Shakahola sect murder trial of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 11:39 PM ET
WHERE: Mombasa, Kenya
WHY: The verdict is the court's decision in Mackenzie's trial over alleged murders at Shakahola.
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