National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has sparked heated debate after making bold remarks about Luhya cultural practices regarding relationships and family responsibilities.
Speaking during a public function, Wetangula bluntly stated that in Luhya tradition, when a man reconciles with his ex-wife and she returns with children sired by another man, those children are not automatically accepted into the new union. Instead, he claimed, the woman may be retained but the children are expected to be sent back to their father’s home where they can inherit land.
“Sisi Waluhya ukirudia ex wako na akuje na watoto ambao sio wewe umezaa, tunachukua wasichana. Vijana tunawaambia warudi kwao wakapewe shamba huko,” Wetangula said, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd.
While some attendees laughed and applauded his candidness, others criticized the remarks as insensitive in a society where blended families are increasingly common.
The statement has since gone viral online, with Kenyans sharply divided. Supporters argue Wetangula was simply highlighting cultural norms, while critics accuse him of promoting outdated and discriminatory practices that stigmatize children born outside certain unions.
Analysts say the comments could stir further discussion on the balance between tradition and modern family values, especially in communities where cultural expectations still play a central role in marriage and inheritance.TO READ MORE,TAP HERE
