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Kenya's rights watchdog blames officials for cult deaths
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Kenya's rights watchdog blames officials for cult deaths

Between April and October last year, a total of 429 bodies were exhumed from shallow graves in Shakahola forest, while 67 adults and 25 children were rescued, according to government records.
Kenya cult leader charged with manslaughter
Africa

Kenya cult leader charged with manslaughter

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie of Kenya has been charged with manslaughter over the deaths of 238 people, who allegedly followed his teachings.
Kenya seeks to detain 'starvation cult leader' for 180 more days
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Kenya seeks to detain 'starvation cult leader' for 180 more days

The Kenyan government has applied to detain "starvation cult leader" Paul Mackenzie for another 180 days to allow for completion of investigations.
Kenya cult: Court frees preacher's wife linked to deaths
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Kenya cult: Court frees preacher's wife linked to deaths

Rhoda Mumbua was released on a 100,000 Kenya shilling bond ($710) on Monday on condition that she attends all court sessions.
Kenya starvation cult suspect dies in custody
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Kenya starvation cult suspect dies in custody

More than 330 bodies have been retrieved from Shakahola forest in Kenya's coastal county of Kilifi.
Starvation cult: Kenya suspends exhumation as death toll hits 336
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Starvation cult: Kenya suspends exhumation as death toll hits 336

During the third exhumation phase, the Kenyan government retrieved more than 90 bodies as investigation into starvation cult continues.
Kenya starvation cult death toll crosses 300-mark
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Kenya starvation cult death toll crosses 300-mark

Pastor Paul Mackenzie of Kenya is accused of ordering hundreds of his followers to starve to death so that they can “meet Jesus Christ”.
What is behind Kenya's cult mass deaths?
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What is behind Kenya's cult mass deaths?

It's two months since the shocking discovery of mass deaths of church members in Kenya allegedly due to ordered starvation. The mystery behind it is being unraveled.
Kenya starvation cult death toll reaches 235
Africa

Kenya starvation cult death toll reaches 235

Eight more bodies were retrieved from Shakahola forest in Kilifi County on Thursday, raising the death toll to 235, the Kenyan government said.
Kenya cult death toll climbs to 133
Africa

Kenya cult death toll climbs to 133

Kenyan government says the exhumation of more bodies is expected to continue for a couple of days.
‘Cult’ starvation: Kenya resumes exhumation of bodies
Africa

‘Cult’ starvation: Kenya resumes exhumation of bodies

At least 109 bodies have been exhumed from Shakahola village in Kenya’s coast as local pastor, Paul Mackenzie, faces terrorism and murder charges.
Another Kenyan preacher to face charges over 'mass killings of followers'
Africa

Another Kenyan preacher to face charges over 'mass killings of followers'

The arrest of Ezekiel Odero comes as the authorities continue exhuming the bodies of followers of  a separate church who allegedly starved themselves to death
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