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Signs someone is in a cult

We explore some red-flags and warning signs that someone you know might have joined a cult [Courtesy, Getty]

A Christian cult practising starvation and operating in Malindi town has claimed over 80 lives and stunned the world. It has been dubbed "the Shakahola massacre."

The deadly cult has also sparked debate about mental health awareness and the regulation of religion in the country.

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