- Joined
- Oct 9, 2011
- Messages
- 39,861
- Reaction score
- 7,852
- Location
- Turkey
- Gender
- Female
- Political Leaning
- Other
two Kenyan men have signed an agreement to "marry" the same woman.
The woman had been having affairs with both men for more than four years and apparently refused to choose between them.
The agreement sets out a rota for Sylvester Mwendwa and Elijah Kimani to stay in her house and states they will both help raise any children she bears.
Mr Mwendwa told the BBC he loved the woman and said the contract would "set boundaries" and "keep the peace".
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote
She is like the central referee. She can say whether she wants me or my colleague”
Sylvester Mwendwa Co-husband
Lawyers said the "marriage" would only be recognised if they could prove polyandry - a woman having more than one husband - was part of their custom.
BBC News - Kenyan trio in 'wife-sharing' deal
The woman had been having affairs with both men for more than four years and apparently refused to choose between them.
The agreement sets out a rota for Sylvester Mwendwa and Elijah Kimani to stay in her house and states they will both help raise any children she bears.
Mr Mwendwa told the BBC he loved the woman and said the contract would "set boundaries" and "keep the peace".
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote
She is like the central referee. She can say whether she wants me or my colleague”
Sylvester Mwendwa Co-husband
Lawyers said the "marriage" would only be recognised if they could prove polyandry - a woman having more than one husband - was part of their custom.
BBC News - Kenyan trio in 'wife-sharing' deal