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Why South Sudan is using an age-old dowry system to reverse girl dropouts statistics in school

In parts of South Sudan, a girl’s worth is tied to the number of cattle demanded from the prospective groom who seeks her hand in marriage. The cattle are not classified as just any other animal or source of food, but as baggage of wealth, security, and stability. In some …

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52-year-old Kenyan man gets dowry refund from in-laws after court order

It was a big win for a 52-year-old man seeking dowry refund from in-laws after the Kitale Court in Kenya granted his wish. On Saturday at around 9.30 am, Mr Wilberforce Saenyi Murunga and his brother Fred Matumbayi proceeded to Kiungani at the Chief’s office in Baraton to pick his …

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