Kenyan content creator Lydia Wanjiru has sparked a debate online by asserting that marriages where women pay their own dowry are less likely to last.

• Lydia Wanjiru's claim is in response to Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime revealing she paid her own dowry.
• Wanjiru cited anecdotal evidence from followers whose marriages in similar circumstances reportedly failed quickly.
• The discussion has highlighted differing views on whether traditional dowry practices impact marital longevity or if mutual respect is the primary factor.