mother of the bride may negotiate a higher price whilst the groom may also negotiate a lower price. Since in Luo tradition the bride price is recoverable upon divorce, it is usually unlikely for the mother of the bride to negotiate unreasonably higher price than the ruling price. This is because, in case of divorce, which is a rare happening among Luo couples-(as most Luo women are known to be faithful) the family of the bride would be able to refund the bride price, which may embarrass them. During the Ayie ceremony the bride prepares food for the groom and feeds him in front of everyone to signify her acceptance as the groom's traditional bride and those who accompany him. Often, the food consists of poultry and beef served with "Kuon" (ugali) and "mchele" (rice) and other delicacies like "aliyaa" (smoked beef) and many more. References Some Aspects of Marital Stability in a Rural Luo Community Betty Potash. Africa: Journal of the International African Institute, Vol. 48, No. 4 (1978), pp. 380–397 Luo people Weddings by culture