Kenneth’s $10K Twitter Dowry: Three Weeks Later

Recently we published a post about how Kenneth created an impressive presence on Twitter and used it to raise $10K for his dowry.

There are some updates and clarifications that need to be shared.

1) Unfortunately, Kenneth and Laura didn’t make it to Zimbabwe in the end. They were flying to Zimbabwe by way of Thailand. But Visa transit issues at Thailand forced them back to Malaysia again. Apparently Thailand law required Laura to apply for a transit visa. So they were not allowed aboard their flight from Bangkok to Zimbabwe and had to return to Malaysia.

The good news is that they’re attempting another trip in December to settle things.

2) The $10k Kenneth made was not cash in hand. Twitter is not the best tool for affiliate marketing and immediate cash. It’s the ultimate tool for leads and finding JV partners. The $10K was the value of JV and consultancy offers Kenneth accumulated in the months to come.

3) The dowry is still far from being paid. The ritual is complicated and involves a whole series of steps. Moreover, depending on negotiations, it can go from 5 cows to cell phones, cars and even small houses. Kenneth can only determine the exact things and amount of money involved once he arrives there, but for now, the value of the dowry is a rough estimation. Phew! Marrying someone in Zimbabwe is tough. Where’s a Vegas drive-through chapel when you need one?

We wish the best of luck to Kenneth and Laura. Once the wedding happens, we might share a picture or two with you here!