President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law a controversial marriage bill legalizing polygamy bringing to an end the debate on whether men in Kenya should marry one or more wives.
The move brings civil law, where a man was only allowed one wife, into line with customary law, where some cultures allow multiple partners.
Controversy surrounded an amendment to the bill, supported by many male MPs, allowing men to take more wives without consulting existing spouses.
Traditionally, first wives are supposed to give prior approval. And as this happened, men from Kenya and across the borders couldn’t hide their joy with some proposing to relocate into Kenya to enjoy the privilege.
Here are some of the reactions from the social media sites:
