The leader of the religious sect in Kenya, Paul McKenzie, was sentenced to 200 years in prison for his involvement in the murder of more than 400 people, including 190 children. In 2003, McKenzie created his apocalyptic cult, the International Church of Good News. His friends taught that education is bad, that one should starve oneself to meet God, and that one should not seek medical help. In 2023, 429 bodies were discovered buried in Kilifi County. Among them were newborn children. A criminal case was opened against McKenzie. In October 2026 he was put on trial. More IZ RU news in max.