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The Kenyan cult leader found guilty on Monday of the deaths of 190 children and one adult will be sentenced on November 6th. Paul Mackenzie starved his followers in what became known as the Shakahola massacre. But this trial was about more than just a criminal and his accomplices. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Bastien Renouil.
A Kenyan court convicted ex-governor Okoth Obado and two former aides of murdering student Sharon Otieno. Sentencing is set for 27 November 2026. The post Kenya’s Obado Awaits Sentence for Murder appeared first on The Rio Times.
In tonight's programme: Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie is convicted of 191 murders, 190 of which were of children. Also, a former Rwandan soldier and outspoken government critic, Robert Kabera, is found decapitated in Uganda. Plus we meet a young Ivorian music lover who travels around the country looking for old-school sounds that need a little TLC.
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the cult base inland from the Kenyan beach resort of Malindi, in what became known as the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief October 19, 2026 — Kenya braces for the Shakahola verdict and an eighth Ebola case; Sudan drone strikes kill civilians in Darfur and Kordofan; Nigeria disputes debt figures amid opposition splits; fuel shortages reach Niamey. The post Africa Intelligence Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj has built a global reputation with his vibrant portraits, 40 of his iconic Rock Stars pictures are taking centre stage in Paris.
Kenya culture in 2026 explained: the writers, musicians, film-makers, artists, athletes and festivals that matter, plus safety notes for US visitors. The post Kenya Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
WADA urged it to strive for a zero tolerance of drugs in sports as it prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
Kenya's first BET-nominated act presents a nostalgia night at Masshouse in Nairobi. What US visitors need to know about tickets, the eTA and getting there. The post Camp Mulla Funky Town Night in Nairobi on 7 November appeared first on The Rio Times.
Kenya is East Africa's commercial and diplomatic hub, using logistics, finance and security to project influence far beyond its 56 million people. The post Kenya Continent Role, Weight and Alliances Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a highway to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa on Saturday killed 17 people, most of them pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, officials said.
The Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th century old town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey or traditional dhow sailing boat. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects.