Taboos weigh down twins as bad luck babies

A mother and her beautiful twins. In some societies and their traditions, twins are regarded as a sign of misfortune. PHOTO|FILE

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  • Deeply entrenched norms among the residents of the district of Bukoba has compelled Mr Sebastian Rwebangira, 52, to believe that twin children can be a source of bad omen, certain illnesses in society and all sorts of catastrophes.