The Kikuyu Dowry is about 99goats, which is usually estimated at 100goats. The Dowry these days is usually monetized so if you know the cost of a goat, you should have an idea of what it will cost you. A goat costs between ksh5,000 to ksh18,000 so you’re looking at about ksh 500,000 to…
Here is a list of Ruracio items the Groom usually brings: Items for the men in the bride’s family (Athuri) Fattened ram (Goima) He-goat (Thenge) Sheep (Ng’ondu) Kaburi Blankets Goats (counted in tens; Mburi cia mirongo) Heifer (Mori) Njohi ya uuki (beer made from honey) Assorted items for bride’s father (Maaha indo cia Muthuri)…
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So you’re engaged. Congratulations! Now comes the part that makes many couples reach for something stronger than chai: planning the Ruracio. If you’ve been anywhere near social media lately, you’ve probably seen the videos. The groom arrives in a helicopter. The bride’s family receives cows draped in designer fabrics. The decor looks like it was…
