Nairobi to host first ever polygamy conference

The first ever conference targeting men and women who are either already in a polygamous relationship or those seeking to join one is slated to happen in Nairobi.

The event, dubbed 'Beyond Polygamy' and which will go down on October 29, 2023, is seeking to attract people with a desire to demystify polygamy, and also not just further advance the agenda but also help open up the unconventional family setup to more people willing to participate.

Set to happen at the prestigious Emara Ole Sereni Hotel along Mombasa Road, the conference will feature a host of women and men drawn from various sectors and who all will be preaching the same mission - polygamy.

While speaking about the event, Lula Aginga, the coordinator of ‘Beyond Polygamy,’ said the event would also attract women to engage in a conversation that has long 'been seen a taboo.'

"This conference will attract women from all over east Africa, to engage in a conversation that has been seen as a taboo in modern society," she said.

“It is a conference to help demistify polygamy that has left many women stigmatized when their husbands marry or when they join a family as second or even third wives.”

Further, the organisers say the conference will help polygamous individuals discover new perspectives, connect with like-minded individuals, and have fun while at it. 

“Polygamy is part of our rich human history and it is time we discussed it openly without fear of stigma,” one of the organisers said.