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Kenyan Billionaire Manu Chandaria's Low-Key Civil Wedding

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.

Kenyan billionaire Manu Chandaria, 90, has been married to his wife Aruna for 64 years, and their love story continues to inspire.

On a recent day, Manu and Aruna, five years his junior, tied the knot in a civil ceremony at the Attorney General's Chambers in Nairobi, surrounded by minimal pomp and colour.

The couple's decision to keep their wedding simple reflects their commitment to a minimalist lifestyle, as revealed by Manu in a past interview.

According to the Marriage Act, 2014, a civil marriage by notice costs Sh3,900, while a civil marriage by special license costs Sh9,700.

Manu and Aruna's love story is a testament to the power of commitment and partnership, with Manu once revealing that the secret to their successful marriage is simple: 'Aruna is 85 and I am 90 but she has the last word.'

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