Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has banned all payment of dowry activities during the ongoing drought, terming the activity as exploitative. In one of her first executive orders, Ndeti said that many families were being taken advantage of by being offered very little dowry because they lack the capacity to negotiate for more. Consequently, the […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has contracted a team of seasoned dowry negotiators to help secure Kenya affordable loans in the midst of the ongoing debt distress. Speaking after the Labor Day celebrations, President Kenyatta said that the high interest paid on loans had become a threat to the national security, hence the need to ensure new […]
A Kenyan dowry negotiation startup – Nairobi Dowry – has raised $2.2 million in seed funding to continue its growth in helping young people navigate the treachery waters of dowry negotiation and payment. Nairobi Dowry is a social startup that helps young men keep their mental health intact during the bride price payment process. Whether […]
The taxman in Kenya is on steroids and this time round, no coin will be left unturned. Starting in July, Kenya Revenue Authority will start taxing all dowry payments in an attempt to check the budget deficit that has been widened by the runaway corruption in Kenya. This is also in line with the government’s […]
In life, strategy is key. However, execution is what matters most, and a man from Siaya knew that it was time to execute when dowry negotiations quickly went South in Kiambu. Coronavirus has led to cancellation of many activities and events. Social media has been full of people complaining of how they have had to […]
