My three wives and I are happy, says polygamous man

Joseph Ogonyo and his family. The wives say they are happy because their husband treats them equally. [PHOTOS: COLLINS ODUORSTANDARD]

By KEVINE OMOLLO

KISUMU COUNTY: As soon as President Kenyatta signed the Marriage Bill into law last week, tongues started wagging. It was the topic of discussion on social media, radio stations, matatus, social places and everyone had something to say about the new law. Generally, the men were excited while women voiced their misgivings about the provision that under polygamous marriages, a man did not need to seek his wife’s permission to get another wife, an addition the drafters of the law had included.