A court in the coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya, has reportedly convicted Paul Mackenzie, the leader of the fringe doomsday sect known as the Good News International Church. The self-proclaimed preacher was found guilty of the murders of 190 children and one adult following a thorough judicial review.

The controversial cult leader allegedly instructed his vulnerable followers to starve themselves to death under the pretext that the end of the world was allegedly imminent. This extreme ideological coercion resulted in a devastating humanitarian tragedy, claiming numerous innocent lives, particularly young children who were completely dependent on the radical sect's directives.

Legal authorities have announced that the formal sentencing hearing for Mackenzie is scheduled to take place on November 6. The case has raised intense scrutiny regarding the oversight of unregulated religious organizations and fringe groups operating within the region.

Source: www.dw.com