Suba West introduces strict vetting rules for widow inheritors

Suba West Sub-county Deputy County Commissioner Samson Akach was addressing journalists at Sena village in Mfangano Island. Men who inherit widows are expected to have difficult times in in Suba West Sub- county in Homa-Bay County after introduction of draconian rules governing their practice. [James Omoro, Standard]

Men seeking to inherit widows in Suba West Sub-county, Homa Bay County, will now face stringent vetting procedures following the introduction of new regulations.

The move, spearheaded by Suba West Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Samson Akach, aims to curb malpractice associated with the practice of widow inheritance, which is common among the Abasuba and Luo communities.