Dr. Githiria's "Unpopular Opinion" Fuels Massive Dowry Controversy Online






 A single tweet from Dr. Andrew Githiria MD (@DrGithiria) has set Kenya’s social media ablaze. His bold statement—“Unpopular opinion, in today’s world, the practice of dowry feels out of place. I strongly feel dowry payment has outlived its purpose and should be abolished. Let young couple free!”—has ignited a heated debate about the relevance of this age-old tradition.With over 3,000 comments on X, the discussion reflects a nation grappling with culture, modernity, and personal freedom.

The thread quickly drew diverse reactions. @MDCCCXVIII_ fired back, saying, “@DrGithiria You can choose not to pay its not a crime, but similarly don't expect to receive it,” highlighting a pragmatic stance that dowry is optional but reciprocal.

Meanwhile, @BabuBramile shared a heartfelt anecdote: “@DrGithiria I attended dowry negotiations where the father told the young man that no amount of negotiation could match his daughter’s worth. He only asked that the young man care for her as he had. The uncles were outraged and called the father for a private meeting, but he stood firm.”

Defenders of tradition also weighed in. @Joekarani_ argued, “@DrGithiria If you understood dowry, you’d know it’s not just about money—it’s deep with tradition, symbolism and community. Marriage joins families, not just lovers. Maybe that’s why divorce rates are rising—y’all take this thing lightly bana.”

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