A Kenyan High Court has found all 29 accused persons in the Shakahola cult case guilty of murder, a verdict that brings a measure of justice for the 191 people killed, 190 of whom were children.
The case centers on Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor whose followers starved themselves to death in a forest in Shakahola. The scale of the tragedy shocked the country and drew international attention when mass graves were discovered on the property.
Sentencing for all 29 convicted persons is scheduled for November 6. The country will be watching closely as the court decides what punishment fits one of the most disturbing crimes in Kenya's recent history.
Originally published by AllAfrica.