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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Kenyan preacher convicted over 191 starvation deaths
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A Kenyan preacher and his associates were found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in the Shakahola starvation cult case. Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga called the convictions a significant achievement, citing the number of charges, accused and witnesses. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered at the cult’s base since 2023.
WHO: A Kenyan preacher and his associates were convicted; Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga commented on the convictions.
WHAT: A Kenyan preacher and his associates were found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Kenya
WHY: The convictions were based on charges relating to the starvation deaths; Ingonga said the number of charges, accused and witnesses made them a significant achievement.
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