Cult: Father testifies how TV sermon hooked him, death of six children to starvation

There was silence as a Mombasa court on Tuesday heard chilling accounts of how former followers of cult leader Paul Mackenzie were indoctrinated and the subsequent deaths of their loved ones. The Kwa Binzaro deaths took centre stage in proceedings before Senior Principal Magistra..

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A Mombasa court heard devastating testimonies from former followers of cult leader Paul Mackenzie, detailing indoctrination and the subsequent starvation deaths of six children.

A father and his wife testified about their harrowing experience in Shakahola, where their six children died.
The cult teachings, led by Paul Mackenzie, discouraged formal education and medical treatment.
Witnesses described strict fasting regimes and severe physical punishment for disobedience within the cult's settlements.