The son of a convicted Kenyan cult leader reports that his siblings were recently forced to fast. He continues to distance himself from his father.
The eldest son of a convicted Kenyan cult leader recently reported new abuse cases. Dan Mackenzie claims his younger siblings faced forced fasting just two weeks ago.
Also, police rescued eight children from a grandmother's home. Dan Mackenzie alerted the authorities to his five younger siblings from harm.
Meanwhile, the children endured three days without food. Their father, Paul Mackenzie, previously ordered followers to starve to meet Jesus.
However, the cult leader now faces a conviction for 191 murders. The court found him guilty of killing children and adults in Shakahola forest.
Next, Dan Mackenzie shared his own painful history. He recalls being forced to fast for a week at age twelve. He also suffered beatings for failing to attend church services.
Furthermore, the cult leader banned all modern medicine and education. Dan says he left school at only seven years old.
Then, the son moved to the town of Malindi to work. He now earns money as a motorcycle taxi driver to support his siblings.
As a result, some locals feel anger toward him. Still, many others accept him because he left his father’s dangerous lifestyle behind.
Finally, the court will sentence the cult leader on November 6. Justice Diana Mochache delivered the guilty verdict after an eight-hour judgment.
Additionally, investigators found over 400 bodies in the forest. These victims died under the cult's extreme and deadly religious teachings.