Kenya president signs polygamy law

The impact of polygamy on Kenya's women

>A law allowing men in Kenya to marry as many women as they want has been signed into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta, despite criticism from women’s groups. A statement from the presidency confirmed that the Bill, which it said “consolidates various laws relating to marriage”, had been signed into law.

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President Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete signs a condolence book at Zambia’s High Commissioner residence in Dar es Salaam today following the death of Zambia’s President Michael Sata early this week at a London hospital where he was receiving treatment. Seated left is First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete and standing second left is Zambia’s High Commissioner to Tanzania H.E. Judith Kapijimpanga.Photo by Freddy Maro-State House