Men seeking to inherit widows in Suba West Sub-county, Homa Bay County, will now face stringent vetting procedures following the introduction of new regulations.
The move, spearheaded by Suba West Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Samson Akach, aims to curb malpractice associated with the practice of widow inheritance, which is common among the Abasuba and Luo communities.
Widow inheritance, traditionally practiced to ensure the continuity of a deceased husband's lineage, has attracted men who take in widows and raise children considered to belong to the deceased. However, the new rules require thorough vetting before a man is allowed to inherit a widow.
To enforce the new guidelines, Akach has established vetting committees at multiple levels, including the family, village, sub-location, and location levels.
