Legal challenge likely after Kenyan president signs polygamy law

A law allowing men in Kenya to marry as many women as they want was signed into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta, despite criticism from women’s groups.

A statement from the presidency confirmed the bill, which it said “consolidates various laws relating to marriage”, had been signed into law.

The bill, which amended existing legislation, was passed by parliament last month to formalise traditional practice regarding marrying more than one person.