A dowry ceremony that took place over the weekend in Kericho county has been the talk in the interwebs due to its unique nature.
In photos shared widely on social media, the bride-to-be and her ten cousins wore masks similar to those adorned by star actors in the popular Spanish heist crime drama series, Money Heist.
One by one, the groom, identified as Brian, looked for his bride and luckily, he was able to identify his soon-to-be wife during the Kalenjin traditional ceremony known as Koito, or commonly known as Ruracio.
Dowry ceremonies in general entail much feasting with fathers and uncles at the top of discussions in terms of dowry negotiations.
The ceremony became an internet sensation, striking a debate between netizens on what would happen if the groom picked the wrong lady.
"Ruracio is the second most money-making scheme use to dupe clueless Kenyans after churches," a netizen stated.
"I hope the Building Bridges Initiative report has abolished such kind of Ruracios because the boy child is suffering," another stated.
Some African traditions dictate that when a groom picks the wrong lady, then he should pay a fine, either in form of money or goats.
It gets worse when he continues to choose the wrong lady as he will continue being fined.
Most brides-to-be try to help the groom by giving clues.
The bride remains hidden until she is summoned by the elders to confirm that the groom is ‘the one’.
