57 couples tie the knot in mass wedding57 couples wed in Mbeere South, Embu County. [Joseph Muchiri/Standard]Some 57 couples tied the knot in a colourful mass wedding at Karaba Wango Catholic Church in Mbeere South, Embu County on Sunday.Diocese of Embu Bishop Rev Paul Kariuki celebrated mass and led in uniting the 57 couples, many who had already been living together as man and wife. The couples seized the opportunity of a mass wedding as it was cheaper compared to wedding on their own. Surrounded by their children and grandchildren, the couple said the mass wedding prompted them to say I do. However, an area resident Winfred Nyawira said a couple should cohabit for years before committing themselves to a church wedding.

Source: Standard Digital February 25, 2019 09:45 UTC