KES 120,000 (One hundred twenty thousand Kenyan Shillings)
Following family meetings held on 1st and 10th June 2025, the Ochieng’ family (groom) and the Kamau family (bride) agree as follows: lobola letter example
15 May 2025
Introduction: More Than a Formality For many cultures in Southern and East Africa—including Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swati, Sotho, Tswana, and Shona peoples—lobola (or lobolo , mahadi , bogadi , roora ) is far more than a transaction. It is a sacred bridge between two families, a public declaration of intent, and a profound act of respect. At the heart of this process lies the lobola letter . KES 120,000 (One hundred twenty thousand Kenyan Shillings)
________________ (in cash/cattle/kind)
Groom: Michael Omondi Ochieng’ (Nairobi) Bride: Wanjiku Kamau (Kiambu) and Shona peoples—lobola (or lobolo