NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 8 – The Cabinet has approved a law which will recognise come-we-stay arrangements of over six months as legal marriages. The Marriage Bill proposes that chiefs will be enabled to considered come-we-stay affairs that last more than six months as a marriage and to register them as such.

What is a come we stay marriage?

From the responses, Come we stay is a marriage formation in which a man and a woman get together in a union that would formerly be deemed legally, culturally and religiously unacceptable. common marriage forms in these communities.

What is a legal marriage in Kenya?

The Act defines a marriage as a voluntary union of a man and a woman whether in a monogamous or polygamous union and registered under this Act. The Act also recognizes five (5) systems of Marriage, namely: Civil Marriages.

How many wives can you marry in Kenya?

The practice of what is usually called polygamy, enjoys de facto and de jure legality in Kenya. It is to be understood as polygyny, however. It states in the Kenyan constitution that a man can marry more than one wife.

Is a promise to marry enforceable in Kenya?

Promise to marry another person is not binding but damages suffered by the other party may be recoverable against the party who refuses to honour a promise to marry.

What is the legal age of marriage in Kenya?

18 years Legal age of marriage in Kenya The legal age of marriage is 18 years.

Can I sue my boyfriend for wasting my time?

The courts recognize emotional distress as a type of damage that can be recovered through a civil lawsuit. This means you can sue someone for emotional trauma or distress if you can provide evidence to support your claims.

What does the Kenyan law say about divorce?

Under Section 66 of the Act, unlike in Christian marriages, a party to a Civil marriage may only petition the court for separation or divorce after 3 years of being married. This provision has come under intense judicial scrutiny of late where some courts have held it to be very prohibitive in nature.

Can my girlfriend sue me for money?

As pointed out, anyone can sue for any reason, but that doesnt mean a win. On oral promise or contract can be enforced it is a valid agreement.

How much does it cost to divorce in Kenya?

Legal sources indicate that the cost of filing a divorce case could range from a minimum of Sh200,000 to Sh500,000, and the case could drag on in court for years.