Baba Talisha has left tongues wagging after opening up on why he is paying dowry for his late wife, years after she was laid to rest.
Speaking with deep emotion, he said it’s not about impressing people, but about honouring Kikuyu traditions and showing respect to his late wife’s family.
According to him, dowry is not just something you pay during wedding preparations, it’s a cultural tie that connects two families forever — even beyond the grave.
For him, this is bigger than him. It’s about protecting his daughter Talisha’s future and ensuring she doesn’t face cultural shame later.
But Kenyans online have not kept quiet. Some understand where he’s coming from. Ephathus said dowry can even be paid by grandchildren, so this is nothing new. Others, like James, reminded people that in African traditions, dowry brings unity and gives the man rightful ties to the children.
However, not everyone agrees. Jacks warned that such traditions might keep families tied spiritually to the dead, saying, “We mourn and keep making death anniversaries not knowing we are making covenants with death.”
Mercy added her thoughts, saying this is not really about honour but necessity. “He must pay if he wants to receive dowry for Talisha later. The problem is he allowed the burial to happen before payment. Now wazee are waiting.”
This story has sparked debate all over. It’s a reminder how culture still runs deep in Kenya, no matter how modern we think we’ve become. For many, it’s not about love or loss — it’s about doing things the right way to avoid future shame or curses.
By Kenyans