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Topic: Marriages

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.

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

Marriages today...

By Gammz   2026-04-24 19:14:08

Marriages today...

How marriages among Kenya's political elite shape power, influence and legacy

By Joan Oyiela and Manuel Ntoyai   2026-03-13 17:25:56

Many prominent politicians are married into powerful families and networks, forging alliances that extend beyond personal ties and shape national power.

When chang'aa becomes dowry: Busia women turn boys into husbands in 'alcohol marriages'

By Mary Imenza   2026-01-17 10:58:42

Parents are alarmed. They accuse some women of spoiling boys, saying alcohol has become both bait and bond, turning sons into de facto husbands.