Author(s)

Zacharia O. Mokua, Herman Kiriama, Evans Omosa Nyamwaka, Peter Gutwa Oino, Eliud Nyakundi

Department of History, Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya.

Abagusii abhor infidelity and the aftermaths associated with it. On this basis, this study sought to explore how morality in marriage was promoted through a curse (amasangia) that resulted from infidelity. A historical research design was used and investment model of relationships guided the study. A sample of 30 snowballed respondents provided data through an interview guide. Data were analyzed through content analysis which resulted into themes. The study established that Abagusii disallowed and loathed infidelity. That the vice could lead to instant death as a result of a curse (amasangia) which was associated with unfaithfulness. The findings also established that if signs of amasangia were noticed speedily, a cure for reversing the effect could be prescribed. The study also found that, amasangia still exist but most of the contemporary Abagusii seem not to be aware of it. The study recommended that the aspect of infidelity and the resulting amasangia should continue to be a topic to be taught from generation to generation among the Abagusii. This will facilitate the sanctity of the institution of marriage and eliminate undeserved deaths resulting from infidelity. The study will benefit the Abagusii, present and future to know how morality inmarriage was maintained. This will help future generations borrow past beneficial practices.

Morality, Infidelity, Sex, Couple, Traditional Marriage, Amasangia

Mokua, Z. , Kiriama, H. , Nyamwaka, E. , Oino, P. and Nyakundi, E. (2024) Promotion of Morality of Traditional Marriage among Abagusii through a Curse (Amasangia). Open Journal of Social Sciences, 12, 1-13. doi: 10.4236/jss.2024.125001.