Has dowry lost its traditional meaning?

Rwandan families are complicating marriage of their children by setting high dowry, budgets for wedding ceremonies, and making decisions over choice of ones’ partner, a new survey has shown, potentially undermining the traditional understanding of marriage.
Kaboneka speaks during the RALC survey presentation about values that should characterise marriage in Rwandan culture as Archbishop Rwaje looks on. Nadege Imbabazi.
Kaboneka speaks during the RALC survey presentation about values that should characterise marriage in Rwandan culture as Archbishop Rwaje looks on. Nadege Imbabazi.
Frederic Byumvuhore