The Ruracio is the Kikuyu dowry ceremony, the beautiful tradition where the groom's family visits the bride's home to ask for her hand, bringing gifts as a sign of honour and gratitude to the family that raised her. It is a day of negotiation done with laughter, proverbs, song and plenty of food. Two families becoming one.

Programme

Order of the day

1:00 PM

Guests arrive

1:15 PM

Kuhura hoti, the gate negotiations begin

2:00 PM

Lunch & celebrations

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Details

What to know

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Venue

Karen Bergamont Close, Nairobi
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Time

Saturday 8th August 2026, starting 1:00 PM

Itaara

Coming soon

The Itaara marks the next chapter of our journey. We're still planning this one. Dates and details will appear right here, so check back.

Watch this space

Ngurario

Coming soon

The Ngurario, the traditional wedding itself. The best is yet to come. Dates and details will live on this page once we set them.

Watch this space

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Gifts

Your presence is the present

We truly don't need gifts. Having you celebrate with us is more than enough, and please don't feel any pressure to do anything at all.

That said, if you really would like to contribute financially, you can send something via M-Pesa:

M-Pesa

Kariuki

0721 201 111

Ciiku

0721 689 034