February 8, 2021 Chris Loka – Nyasa Times 2 Comments
In a quest to end early Marriages and promote education in Ntchisi District, a number of Chiefs headed by Traditional authority Kasakula have taken responsibility in using the institutions of Gule Wamkulu to enforce school attendants and end child marriages in their areas.
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Gule Wamkulu is playing a pivotal role in fighting early marriages and promoting education
Once it is verified that child marriage has taken place, the chiefs use Gule Wamkulu to go in the homes of both the child bride and groom to do a vigil until all the parents agree that the marriage should be annulled so that the two can get back to school.