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Traditional Wedding in Gusii (Enyangi y'Ebitinge), published posthumously, documents the process of old-style marriage in Gusii and related steps, culminating in a wedding ceremony. The process was meticulous and made of a series of steps, each with a very clear purpose and intended not just for the couple but also for their families and clans. Abagusii attached a lot of value to marriage. It was a major landmark in the 'growing up' of a man or woman in that society. Marriage marked the transition from the care of one's parents to being independent and taking care of oneself and one's family. That the transition was possible only after marriage. The importance of marriage and the honour it was accorded is underlined by the respect that was given to a married woman. For example, if she found herself late in getting home someone, that person had an obligation to ensure that she got to her home safely; after all, she was a mother and her progeny would be the link to the future. The book is a flashback to when family and relationships were valued and were at the core of order and success in society. It is especially informative today, especially when modern generations do not appear to associate as much importance to wedlock as it was in the past.

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Born in 1950, Daniel Momanyi Mokaya was the second born child of Mokeira bw'Omote and Mokaya bw'Ong'ayo (both deceased) of Nyankoba Sub-Location in Kitutu Masasa in present-day Nyamira County.Daniel went through Biticha Primary School, Nyambaria High School, and Kisii Teachers' Training College. Later, he studied at Jersey City State College and St. Peter's College both in New Jersey, USA. From Jersey City State College he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in education while he earned a Diploma in Real Estate from St. Peter's College.Daniel married Anne Nyanchong'i and the couple was blessed with five children: Otwoma and Emmanuel Nyabuti (both deceased), Susan Bosibori, Dorcas Kemunto and Nyangwechi.The author, while employed by the Teachers Service Commission, taught both in primary and secondary schools. At the secondary school level, he rose to the rank of school principal. He was also an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church and served in the church committee for a long time.Momanyi was a crusader against female circumcision, which is well exemplified by writing the book Female Circumcision among the Abagusii of Kenya (Nsemia Inc. 2012).He also spent time working in the non-governmental sector with a number of organizations. He was the Education Coordinator for Adventist Relief Agency (ADRA) in Somalia, Education Expert for Intersos, and Education Coordinator for CARE International in Somalia, among other countries.In 2005 Momanyi was bestowed the Head of State Commendation (Civilian Division) by His Excellency the President of Kenya, Hon. Mwai Kibaki.Momanyi ventured into politics in 2007 when he vied for the position of member of parliament (MP) for the Kitutu Masaba constituency. In 2013 he was a running mate in the gubernatorial race for Nyamira County. He lost in both contests.

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