Georgina Ludisi, a woman of Luhya descent, recently shared the surprising rationale behind her decision to terminate a seven-month relationship with her partner, Raphael Situma, who belonged to the Bukusu community.
During an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Ludisi expressed her shock upon discovering that Situma was a member of a sub-tribe with customs that deeply unsettled her.
Ludisi pointed to the Bukusu tradition of infanticide on one of the firstborn twins if they happened to be the initial offspring of a couple as a major factor leading to the breakup. She also conveyed her aversion to the traditional circumcision ritual among Bukusu men, describing it as involving violence and bloodshed.
“I cannot marry a Bukusu man because their culture is unsettling to me. I strongly dislike the traditional circumcision practice. They engage in violent confrontations, and they also adhere to this unique belief that if the firstborn are twins, one must be killed,” Ludisi explained.
According to Ludisi, she terminated the relationship as soon as she discovered Situma’s true identity, which he had concealed from her for an extended period. Feeling betrayed and deceived by the man she had loved and trusted, Ludisi emphasized that she has not yet recovered from the heartbreak but has no intention of giving Situma another chance.
Ludisi underscored her quest for a partner who shares her values and respects her cultural background. Her decision to end the relationship underscores the importance of cultural compatibility in romantic connections.
Responding to Ludisi’s assertions, TUKO.co.ke sought the perspective of an elder from the Bukusu community, Nashon Wabuoba. He dismissed Ludisi’s claims as outdated, stating that the tradition of killing one of the firstborn twins was a practice of the past, and the Bukusu people no longer engage in it.
“We no longer endorse the practice. It used to be like that, but we stopped since we are in the modern era,” Wabuoba clarified, challenging Ludisi’s perception of certain cultural practices.
