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Dowry Agreement Form

The document is a Dowry Agreement Form outlining the terms of the dowry to be paid by the groom's family to the bride's family in accordance with customary traditions. It includes sections for personal details of both families, agreed dowry items, payment schedule, ceremony date, witnesses, dispute resolution, and a declaration of agreement. The form is intended to formalize the marriage arrangement and ensure clarity and mutual consent between the families.

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Dowry Agreement Form

The document is a Dowry Agreement Form outlining the terms of the dowry to be paid by the groom's family to the bride's family in accordance with customary traditions. It includes sections for personal details of both families, agreed dowry items, payment schedule, ceremony date, witnesses, dispute resolution, and a declaration of agreement. The form is intended to formalize the marriage arrangement and ensure clarity and mutual consent between the families.

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DOWRY AGREEMENT FORM

THIS AGREEMENT is made on this ___ day of ___________, 20___, at


___________________________ (location).

BETWEEN:
1. The Groom’s Family

Name of Groom: ____________________________________________

Father’s Name: ____________________________________________

Mother’s Name: ____________________________________________

Tribe/Clan: ________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________________

2. The Bride’s Family

Name of Bride: ____________________________________________

Father’s Name: ____________________________________________

Mother’s Name: ____________________________________________

Tribe/Clan: ________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________________

RECITALS:
WHEREAS:

- The groom has expressed his intention to marry the bride in accordance with customary
traditions and practices of their respective communities;

- The families have consented to the union and have met to agree on the dowry terms.
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES AS FOLLOWS:

1. Dowry Items Agreed Upon:


Item Description Quantity Notes

Cows ……………..

Goats ……………..

Cash (Ksh) ……………..

2. Payment Schedule
The dowry may be paid as follows (tick one):

[ ] In full on the date of ceremony

[ ] In instalments as agreed by both families

Details of payment plan if in instalments:

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Ceremony Date:
The traditional dowry negotiation/ceremony shall take place on ___ day of
____________, 20___, at __________________________ (location).

4. Witnesses:
From the Groom’s Side:

1. Name: ___________________________ | Signature: ___________________

2. Name: ___________________________ | Signature: ___________________

From the Bride’s Side:

1. Name: ___________________________ | Signature: ___________________

2. Name: ___________________________ | Signature: ___________________

Optional: Elder/Clan Representative or Local Chief:

Name: ___________________________ | Title: ___________________ | Signature:


___________________
5. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute regarding this agreement or the marriage process, both
families agree to resolve the matter amicably through elders and customary dispute
resolution methods.

6. Declaration
We, the undersigned, declare that we have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to the
terms outlined above.

Groom: _______________________ | Signature: _______________Date: ___________

Bride: ________________________ | Signature: _______________ Date: ___________

Father of Groom: ______________ | Signature: _________________ Date: ___________

Father of Bride: _______________ | Signature: _________________ Date: ___________

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