A religious leader in court – level 1

A religious leader in court

23-10-2026 07:00

A judge in Kenya is deciding a big case against a man named Paul Mackenzie. He is a cult leader. Officials say that Mackenzie and 29 people kill 191 people, mostly children. He takes his followers to a quiet forest.

He tells them to stop eating so they can see Jesus. Many people starve and die. Police find their bodies in the ground.

The man says that he does nothing wrong. He does not make anyone stop eating. Sad families are watching the court today. They want to get answers and live normal lives again.

Difficult words: cult (a religious group with extreme ideas), follower (a person who likes the teachings or leading of someone), starve (to eat no food for a long time).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What instruction did he give his followers in the quiet forest that led many to starve and die?

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