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Exorbitant Bride Prices Fuel Cattle Rustling

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 14 November 2019.

Kenya's cattle rustling problem has been exacerbated by the rising cost of bride prices in some communities.

According to reports, the high cost of marrying off a daughter has led to a surge in cattle theft, as families seek to raise funds to pay the required dowry.

Published on November 14, 2019, this issue has been a long-standing concern in the region.

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