By Elimu Assistant Team 
- In traditional African communities, bride’s wealth is given as a sign of commitment by the groom.
- It is a way of thanking/appreciating the bride’s family for taking good care of the girl.
- Bridewealth acts as an outward seal of the marriage contract/cements the marriage.
- It is a form of compensation to the bride’s parents/family for the loss of the girl’s services.
- Giving bridewealth is evidence of the groom’s ability to take care of a wife/family.
- Bridewealth initiates a long-lasting friendship between the two families
