kwale mass wedding Stories

Ethiopia’s Somali region bans costly wedding traditions in bid to ease burden on youth
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 21, 2025

Among those banned are the ritual slaughter of camels, expensive engagement gift exchanges, and the distribution of khat and cigarettes during celebra...

Kwale widows appeal for special kitty for their upkeep
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 31, 2024

The widows decry exploitation saying they are deprived of inheritance once their husbands die.

222 couples tie the knot at Kwale mass wedding ceremony
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 13, 2024

The mass ceremony aims to legalise marriages according to Islamic laws to enable couples to perform their religious duties effectively.

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