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Topic: Marriage

Woman ends 33-year marriage to Comoros man, returns Sh50,000 dowry

By Joackim Bwana   2026-06-14 21:03:00

A young AMA was reluctantly married off 33 years ago to his late father’s friend DYA in an arranged marriage, and they sired five children.

Sweden bans marriages between cousins, close relatives in fresh law

By Jael Wakesho   2026-05-27 11:30:51

Sweden’s parliament has unanimously passed a law banning cousin marriages and several other close-relative unions, with effect from July 1, 2026.

Marriage, mayhem and tradition collide in fresh play 'The Gods Must Be Krazy'

By Anjellah Owino   2026-05-25 11:35:35

The Gods Must Be Krazy is a satirical comedy about a couple whose marriage plans spiral into chaos as traditional expectations clash with modern relationships on culture and dowry.

Bursary programme helps girls escape FGM, early marriage in West Pokot

By Irissheel Shanzu   2026-05-20 16:55:38

A bursary programme in Sigor constituency is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against female genital mutilation, early marriage and illiteracy.

There is no single formula for success in marriages

By Kenyatta Otieno   2026-05-15 06:58:07

In marriage, if you always win arguments against your spouse, you are actually losing. You should never win a fight against a spouse where they feel small and demeaned

'I never followed him': Dr Obwaka's widow reveals secret to their 48-year marriage

By Jael Wakesho   2026-05-14 16:57:58

Job Obwaka’s widow moved mourners during his memorial service after revealing she never monitored her husband’s movements during their 48-year marriage.