Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison

The sentencing follows the discovery of 448 confirmed bodies and around 500 suspected victims in Shakahola Forest. Prosecutors detailed how Mackenzie had convinced his followers to fast to reach heaven before the apocalypse, with some victims beaten, buried alive or dumped in latrines.

Wider investigation

Twenty-eight accomplices have also been jailed in connection with the case. The tragedy has raised serious questions about the authorities' failure to act on repeated warning signs dating back to 2017.