The Kalenjin community value marriage so much that December is littered with weddings and engagement ceremonies. Marriage ensures the continuity of society.
Relatives traverse vast distances to witness a man and woman walking down the aisle. For any woman marrying a Kalenjin, relatives will tell you what to expect in the marriage.
These are;
It is until death do you part
The Kalenjin people frown upon divorce or separation. Uncles and aunties will tell you that death will be the only acceptable reason to part.
He will take care of you
A Kalenjin man is the head of the family, and he plays his role quite well. He will take care of you and his children without qualms. That is what is expected of a sensible man. A Kalenjin man is responsible.
Respect is two way
No one wants to be in a home where respect is served cold. If you respect a Kalenjin man, then he will reciprocate by respecting you too. The Kalenjins say that respect is more valuable than a cow.
He may leave you in the village to hustle in the city
It is the way our fathers have been doing. If you don’t have a job that will bring you to Nairobi then chances are high that he will leave you in the village to help with the land. He may even be working in Eldoret town, a stone throw away but he will insist on you staying in the village.
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