The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.The controversial proposals were approved by the cabinet, but will not become law until passed by parliament.The cabinet said the bill aimed to offer legal protection to all forms of marriages in the country - Christian, Islamic, Hindu, civil and traditional.It is intended to give women and children protection under the law.The BBC's Muliro Telewa in the capital, Nairobi, says the decision to stop the age-old custom of bride price is one of the most contentious of the proposals to harmonise the East African nation's marriage laws.Bride prices are commonly paid by most of Kenya's more than 40 ethnic groups.Current customary law stipulates that a marriage is not considered legal unless a bride price has been paid, usually in the form of cows.Even couples married in a religious or civil ceremony will often not be considered bound in the traditional sense by their families unless a payment is made.Under the new proposals, co-habiting couples in what are known in Kenya as "come-we-stay" relationships will be considered married after a six-month period.Our correspondent says many couples, among them college students, are in such relationships.In most of these cases, people live together for convenience and can decide to go their separate ways without any future commitment, he says.However, in some cases men have been known to walk out if children are born.If the proposals became law, in rural areas chiefs would have to register "come-we-stay" relationships by issuing marriage certificates and ensuring that in the event of a break-up, maintenance is paid to spouses and any children.The proposals on legalising polygamy are intended to bring civil law - where a man is only allowed one wife - in line with customary law where some cultures allow for multiple partners.Despite allowing polygamy, the cabinet says men and women should have equal status within all marriages with regards to property and inheritance.Gay marriages would not be allowed as they are banned under Kenya's constitution, and the proposals would not affect communities which allow women to marry each other if the older partner is infertile, Our reporter says the proposals have caused a big stir on social media sites because many people say some of the changes go against traditional and religious values. The tradition of bride price is strongly entrenched in cultures across sub-Saharan Africa. The bride price can be in many form and to mention a few can be infprm of the following: 1.Money 2. I don’t know about East Africa, but in Southern Africa (Zimbabwe and South Africa), bride price (Lobola in Zulu or Roora in Shona Language) is usually paid in the form of cattle.
The 'bride price' can be high indeed and as Kronick points out, being a foreigner tends to increase this - expect to spend well in excess of 1 million Shillings.
When a girl is well educated expect a higher bride price. In summary, the formula correlates the amount of bride price to the number of men a woman has had sex with. A woman is priceless.
But if she is educated, independent, and moneyed, it means that she is worth more when it comes to dowry. Common forms of bride price. The elders will draw up a list of items, which will include goats and cows (although the monetary equivalent is often accepted, rather than actual animals), but can include the likes of water tanks, clothing and so on.
Different the tribes in Kenya have unique customs. Kenyan men online has come up with a cheeky way to calculate the amount - Apparently, men should these days beware of the number of "companions" a lady has been with before considering the final bride price .
Video'I refuse to let a British slaver take my name away' Video'I refuse to let a British slaver take my name away'Huw Edwards: My grandfather, Prisoner of War. The dowry (bride-price) is a tradition that involves several visits to the bride’s family. Unlike in the past where dowry was mainly in the form of cows, goats, or sheep, it was seen as a stabilizing factor in marriage, the rapid increase of education and urbanization has made it obsolete. The bride price also known as bride token, is an amount of money or property which is paid by a groom and his family to the family of the bride. Payment of bride-price is an age-old tradition in African societies that is used to demonstrate the groom’s worthiness as a suitor, and indicate that he is capable of adequately providing for his bride. In the northern part of Malawi, the bride price known as malobolo or chuma is said to legitimize a marriage and as the wedding ring symbolizes unity between two people, the bride price is a symbol of unity between two families.
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Although many parents will educate their daughters to have a good life in the future , when they attract a suitor they will also be able to ask for a bigger amount as an appreciation of their good work.Thus the level of education in Kenya is directly proportional to the amount of blind price requested.This highly will affect those with children before they are married. When dowry price is being calculated is going to be higher or lower depending on the situation.In Africa and many parts of the world, dowery has always been as an appreciation to the girls/ladies side for their good upkeep of her. Reply. The level of education has been seen as the key factor in much successful life as well as marriages. The bride price can be in many form and to mention a few can be infprm of the following:A good and comfortable life is always associated with a good education level. Bride price payments between families at the time of marriage have existed throughout the history of most communities in Kenya.
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