Power of ruracio: Why Kikuyu men rarely go for dowry refunds

Dishonoring ruracio comes with severe consequences

• In traditional Kikuyu culture, men will rarely drag their in-laws to the courts over reimbursement of dowry
• Barren women are also not chased back to their parents after traditional ritual of marriage is conducted
• It is the sanctity of the oath that restrains many from rushing to court

Kikuyus men will rarely drag their in-laws to the courts over reimbursement of dowry after traditional marriage collapses.

The community's tradition has provisions on how dowry refund is conducted where necessary.