Samson Akach

Samson Akach

politician Kenya

Samson Akach is the Deputy County Commissioner of Suba West Sub-County in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Recently, he has been in the news for spearheading the introduction of strict vetting rules for men seeking to inherit widows in the region. This initiative aims to curb malpractice associated with widow inheritance, a traditional practice among the Abasuba and Luo communities, by establishing vetting committees to verify the identity and conduct of potential inheritors. Akach's efforts focus on protecting widows from exploitation and ensuring that the practice is conducted with accountability and respect for the deceased husband's lineage.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
40,643
Power
80$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 53,771,296 40,643 $106,000 80$
Totals 1 53,771,296 40,643 $106,000 80$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Samson Akach, the Deputy County Commissioner, has been urging widows to avoid being inherited by men lacking proper identification. 8

The Standard: Stranger danger: Widow inheritance turns deadly in Homa Bay

Kenya Kenya: Samson Akach is the Deputy County Commissioner who introduced new regulations for widow inheritance in Suba West. 7

The Standard: Suba West introduces strict vetting rules for widow inheritors