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Abomination or blessing? Why Luo men inherit widows

Jarongo Okumu, a 97-year-old resident of Ndhiwa Constituency argues that only an elderly brother or cousin is allowed to inherit a widow of his younger brother or cousin [Courtesy]

Widow inheritance is still valued among the Luo community.

Even though questions are arising on significance of the traditional practice, it is perceived as an important cultural practice.

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