KAMPALA – A 50-year-old Muslim man from Uganda is reported to have married two sisters on the same day in addition to another lady who he married 20 years ago.
According to media reports, the man identified as Mohammed Ssemanda, held the function simultaneously because he lacked the finances to hold three separate ceremonies.
During the wedding ceremony, Ssemanda renewed his marriage contract to one of his brides, Salamat Naluwugge, with whom he tied the knot some 20 years ago, and also wed two sisters, 27-year-old Jameo Nakayiza and 24-year-old Mastulah Nakayiza.
Speaking to a local reporter, Ssemanda, a food vendor in a Kampala suburb claimed that the trio was not jealous of one another.
“My wives are not jealous of each other. Good enough, each one has got a home and I promise to work harder and support them,” he declared.
His first wife, also spoke to reporters and lavished praise on her husband for the unusual event.
“I thank our husband for marrying us all at once; it is a sign that he will not discriminate or take sides with any of us.” said Salamat Naluwugge.
The couple has five children together.
