Where scary traditions allow women to 'marry' women

Susan Boke (left) who is ‘married’ to Siprina Nyamani (right) at their home in Nyangoge village, Kuria Sub-county. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Siprina Nyamani cannot remember the exact year her husband walked out on her. She however says she will never forget the circumstances that led to the collapse of the marriage. They had been together for two years, yet had not got a child.

Neighbours started whispering about barrenness, relatives were asking questions and her husband was getting restless and making demands.