A notorious Kenyan polygamist known for marrying 100 wives died this week after a short illness, the nation's state media reported.
The lanky man -- nicknamed "Danger" because of his charm and ability to woo women -- had nearly 170 children, according to the Kenya Broadcasting Corp.
His family was so large, he built a church and a school for them in the western town of Kisumu, KBC said.
Akuku admitted the size of his extended family made it impossible to keep track of them. He also divorced over 30 wives. Other sources state that he had over 200 children.
The nonagenarian credited traditional food and vegetables for his longevity and zeal for life, state media reported.
He collapsed at his home after high blood pressure complications and was pronounced dead at a local hospital, his son said.
Akuku married his first wife in 1939 and his last wife in 1992.
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/10/07/kenya.polygamist.100.wives/index.html?eref=ft
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