So you have decided to do a Kamba traditional wedding. Well, here are a few things you need to know.
Ntheo; this is an invite-only party that is organized by the groom for his bride's kin. A he-goat is slaughtered and the bride and groom eat a piece of the goat.
After Ntheo, another major, all-invite party known as "ilute" is also organized by the groom but most importantly are the beers that are associated with each step of the ceremony.
According to elimuasilia.com, the first beer that the groom's people take to the bride's home after taking two goats "mbuisyantheo" is known as "the beer that follows the goats."
The second beer that the groom's people take to the bride's home is known as "the beer for washing the drinking calabashes."
The third beer is taken by the bride's kin at the groom's place and is known as "the beer of walking the homestead."
After paying dowry of two cows, a bull and a number of goats, the forth beer, "beer for entreating the father of the girl" is also taken to bride's kin.