Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for the starvation deaths of 190 children
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM · 1 min read
A Kenyan court sentenced cult leader Paul Mackenzie Friday to 200 years in prison for the starvation deaths of 190 children, effectively a life term.