KES 120,000 (One hundred twenty thousand Kenyan Shillings)
Groom: Michael Omondi Ochieng’ (Nairobi) Bride: Wanjiku Kamau (Kiambu)
15 May 2025
We, the undersigned, hereby confirm that lobola discussions have been concluded amicably.
The family of Mr. Thabo Nkosi (groom), represented by his uncle, Mr. Sipho Nkosi of Embalenhle, Mpumalanga And The family of Miss Lerato Dlamini (bride), represented by her father, Mr. Jabulani Dlamini of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal lobola letter example
________________ Groom’s full name: ________________
This letter serves as proof of customary marriage negotiations. It does not replace a civil marriage certificate. KES 120,000 (One hundred twenty thousand Kenyan Shillings)
Introduction: More Than a Formality For many cultures in Southern and East Africa—including Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swati, Sotho, Tswana, and Shona peoples—lobola (or lobolo , mahadi , bogadi , roora ) is far more than a transaction. It is a sacred bridge between two families, a public declaration of intent, and a profound act of respect. At the heart of this process lies the lobola letter .