Kenyan cult leader convicted of killing 190 children, told them to starve 'for heaven'

A Kenyan doomsday cult leader linked to the deaths of more than 400 people has been convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult.Justice Diana Kavedza ruled on Monday that cult leader Mackenzie, leader of the Good News International Church, used religious teachings to make his followers fast until they died. In her ruling, Justice Kavedza said that “medical treatment was presented as an instrument of Satan”.Prosecutors said Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve themselves to death to meet Jesus. Howeer, Mackenzie denied the charges and said he had not forced anyone to starve.William Ponda Ngala, whose mother, older brother and two nephews died, said the conviction had brought relief to his family. He also hoped it would stop other religious leaders from exploiting their followers.Sentencing set for november 6A hearing to consider arguments before sentencing is scheduled for October 30.