This marriage is potentially polygamous and a man may marry up to four wives provided he can take care and love them equally.

• A notice of the intention of the parties to marry must be displayed on the notice board outside the registrar of marriage office or the chief administrative officer’s office for a period of 21days.
• A fee of UGX7000 is payable in order for the marriage to be solemnised.
• The ceremony must take place between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
• Two witnesses must be present
• The marriage is recorded in the register and a marriage certificate issued by the registrar or CAO

• The property that has been given to the wife i.e. “mahari” belongs to her since it was a gift before the marriage.
• Upon dissolution of the marriage, the wife retains the “mahari”