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Woman ordered to return dowry, denied post-divorce support

Married women in Kenya will now be required to return dowry to their former husbands if a marriage ends, following a landmark ruling by the High Court in Kisii. The decision has sparked nationwide debate on gender equality and traditional marriage customs.

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