Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor in Kenya, and 29 of his followers faced 191 counts of murder. The charges relate to the deaths of nearly 200 children who allegedly died of starvation under Mackenzie’s orders. Authorities began investigating after discovering mass graves linked to Mackenzie’s Good Life Gifted Fellowship church in Shakahola forest, Kilifi County, Kenya. Followers were reportedly told to fast to death in order to meet Jesus. The investigation uncovered a pattern of systematic deprivation and control exerted by Mackenzie over his congregation. The convictions mark a significant development in a case that shocked Kenya and raised concerns about religious extremism. This ruling sets a precedent for holding religious leaders accountable for harm caused to their followers.