×
The Standard Group PLC The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
  • Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
  • The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
  • P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
  • Email: corporate@standardmedia.co.ke

MP wants payment of dowry using cows swapped with lesos, cooking oil

A suitor unveils a bride covered in lesos during a Ruracio ceremony in Kericho County. [Courtesy, Facebook]

A member of parliament has initiated a conversation discouraging the payment of dowry using a herd of cattle as the norm in some communities.

Soy constituency MP David Kiplagat argues that some communities demand up to 90 cows from young men who are still trying to make ends meet.

Get Full Access for Ksh99/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Access this article for Ksh5
Already a subscriber? Log in