{UAH} Why women opt to be the 'second wife' ??

Why women opt to be the 'second wife' By John Lawrence Updated Friday, August 29th 2014 at 08:23 GMT +3 0 inShare Once derided and scorned by successful Kenyan women who believed sharing a man was beneath them, the second wife is quietly gaining acceptance in high social circles. Former Miss Kenya and anti-jiggers campaigner Cecilia Mwangi, who is in a polygamous relationship, supports the trend, saying it protects the family. "Instead of the 'open relationship' in 'mpango wa kando,' which exposes the family to disease, marrying two wives stems the vice of 'kuhanya' (adultery)," she says. Cecilia argues that society has to embrace change and drop old mentalities. "You can be in a monogamous relationship and unhappy. Polygamy can bring you peace. Remember you must be happy in life. Mine offered love and peace of mind," she added. Recently, Othaya MP Mary Wambui, told a political rally in Kiambu that the cows taken to her father's homestead as bride price were still there after speakers at the rally introduced her as 'Wambui wa Mwai' (Mwai Kibaki's wife). Singer and former Tusker Project Fame runners up Linda Muthama, describes her husband Walter Mong'are aka Nyambane, former comedian and current Nairobi County Director of Communication, as a "pillar" and says she has a wonderful relationship with her co-wife because of God. See also: 'Mpango wa kando' burnt my buttocks, claims woman "We live happily and I have never had issues with her. We have a good relationship and are one big happy family, even though I don't like it when we spend so much time discussing my family instead of my music and other great things that we are doing to change the lives of many Kenyans. Nyambane is my biggest fan, keyboard player and loving husband. "Looking back, I must give credit where it is due. From my days at TPF, I still believe that I wouldn't have been this far without Nyambane. He has been a pillar and remains one of the most important people in my life," says Linda. In an earlier interview with The Nairobian, Senator Joy Gwendo said, "It's every woman's wish to spend her life with friends who understand her, and I am no exception, factors and positions notwithstanding." When did this trend become vogue? A roundtable discussion of high-flying women and men organised by The Nairobian revealed that the Nairobi woman has become "more confident about taking charge." GO TO PAGE 1 2 Next »
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