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Educate Kenyans about the importance of registering marriages

Marriage registration is a prerequisite for legal recognition. [iStockphoto]

In 2014, Kenya witnessed a significant shift in matrimonial law with the enactment of the Marriage Act, recognising five forms of marriage: Hindu, Christian, Civil, Muslim, and customary.

This legislation mandated the registration of all marriages, including customary unions, marking a departure from previous practices.

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