Paul Mackenzie and 29 Followers Found Guilty of Deaths of 191 People in Shakahola

Author: Maxwell AmungaPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Kenya

Crime & Law

Paul Mackenzie and 29 of his followers were found guilty in the case involving the deaths of 191 people in the Shakahola tragedy in Kenya. The news appeared among Kenyans.co.ke’s latest reports on 19 October 2026. The supplied text does not specify the charges or the sentences.

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